Hey There,
I started writing this newsletter during one of my breaks between events on Martha’s Vineyard. I spent the first two weeks of the month connecting with business partners, deepening relationships, and celebrating the leaders working at the intersection of Black business and philanthropy.
In addition to enjoying the annual end of summer festivities, my team and I have supported our clients in amplifying their stories and bringing greater visibility to their mission at our inaugural Momentum Summit on the Vineyard. We were joined by over 100 thought leaders from around the country for a day of rich dialogue about doing the critical work that uplifts community. The highlight was honoring La June Montgomery Tabron and my mother, Wenda Weekes Moore for their leadership at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
(L-R: Odetta Rogers, Meredith Leigh Moore, Wenda Weekes Moore, and La June Montgomery Tabron)
I also spoke at the Cannes Can Diversity Collective event with Sonya Jackson and Dr. Tashion Macon, where we shared our insights into furthering initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. During the discussion I was reminded that, in these challenging times, we need to summon our inner reserves, keep moving forward, and meet the moment.
(L-R) Sonya Jackson, Meredith Moore, Dr. Tashion Macon
As we close Black Philanthropy and Black Business Month, I challenge you to look at the work that is needed in your neighborhood, city, and community, particularly in the area of mentoring, and find a way to contribute. What you have to offer the next generation is invaluable.
Additionally, I’d love to hear about some of the businesses and organizations you’ve been supporting this month. Let me know!
Client Wins
This month’s wins were collective! Centering on our belief that words create wins, many of our clients shared their messages on Black philanthropy at events on Martha’s Vineyard:
Kairos
GreenLight Fund Executive Director, Simone Hardeman-Jones, and Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity (MBCRE) Managing Director, Tiffani Daniels, participated in the Kairos panel “Where the Money Resides: Sustaining Black Led Organizations for Black Liberation”.
(L-R) Rachel Hardeman, Tiffani Daniels, Tish Johnson-Jones and Simone Hardeman-Jones
Momentum Summit
MBCRE’s Managing Director, Tiffani Daniels (left), and MBCRE Advisory Board Member, James Burroughs (center), discussed funding innovation with GreenLight Fund Twin Cities’ Executive Director, Simone Hardeman-Jones (right).
Adrinda Kelly, Executive Director of Black Education for New Orleans (BE NOLA) (right), participated in a panel on crafting a narrative that funders find compelling. She is shown here with moderator Chastity Lord (right), President and CEO of the Jeremiah Program, and Ruth Richardson (center), CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.
Photo: Dena Porter for MV Times
Photo: Dena Porter for MV Times
Leverette Weekes is taking meetings for 2025 clients and projects. Email our team at info@leveretteweekes.com if you’re ready to win with us.
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