Ade Adeniji

L.A. donor couple Kent Kresa and Lynn Booth discuss their philanthropic evolution, their deep ties to Caltech, and the decision to go in with a big gift.

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#MajorGifts #HigherEducation #STEMPhilanthropy #AerospaceEngineering

Inside the Roundhouse Foundation’s Growth into a Rural Funding Powerhouse We dig into the story of the Oregon-based foundation's expansion and how the family behind it are earnestly tackling the challenges of rural funding.

We dig into the story of the Oregon-based foundation's expansion and how the family behind it are earnestly tackling the challenges of rural funding.

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#RuralPhilanthropy #PlaceBasedGiving #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CommunityGiving

Entertainment’s Most Powerful People in Philanthropy Wielding vast platforms and often formidable fortunes, here are 38 leading figures in the world of music, sports and entertainment giving.

Wielding vast platforms and often formidable fortunes, here are 38 leading figures in the world of music, sports and entertainment giving.

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#CelebrityPhilanthropy #EntertainmentForGood #InfluencerGiving #SocialImpact

The Eternal Now of Trumpism Another week of brazen illegalities and attacks on Biden's climate legacy

Today's Hill Heat features the great work of @sludge.bsky.social @gustavoarellano.bsky.social @indivisible.org @aedwardslevy.bsky.social @atrupar.com @redphoenix.bsky.social @politifact.bsky.social @davidshepardson.bsky.social @adeadeniji.bsky.social and 🤮 work from @sireviscerate.myatproto.social

Supercharged: Billionaires José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones Open Up About Their Philanthropy As leaders of color in philanthropy, the burgeoning higher ed donors are harnessing networks, tech and narrative to power a more inclusive idea of success.

As leaders of color in philanthropy, the burgeoning higher ed donors are harnessing networks, tech and narrative to power a more inclusive idea of success.

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#HigherEducation #BlackPhilanthropy #LatinoPhilanthropy #BennettCollege

Made my @newrepublic.com debut talking about two of my favorite things: weather and the mythology of Los Angeles

The Best Thanksgiving Video Games of All Time (and the Worst) Thanksgiving and video games go together like—well, they don't, usually, but on occasion, they have! Our guide to one of gaming's least crowded subgenres.

In my GQ @gqmagazine.bsky.social debut, I spent some time chasing down the creators of maybe the world’s rarest genre: Thanksgiving-themed video games. Even got Trip Hawkins of Electronic Arts and Madden fame to talk turkeys with me.
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A Conversation with Chaz Ebert on Turning Empathy Into Action The CEO of RogerEbert.com and founder of the FECK Awards shares her story and discusses her down-to-earth approach to giving.

The spouse of the late film critic and founder of the FECK Awards shares her story and discusses her down-to-earth approach to giving.

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#RogerEbert #ChazEbert #FECKAwards #Empathy #Compassion #Kindness #ArtsAndCulture

Great chatting with @raphlife.bsky.social, @joefielder.bsky.social and more in my latest for Epic Games 🎃

Twin Vision: Shab and Shay Safarzadeh on Reimagining Global Education Access The Iranian-born sisters behind the Safar Global Foundation talk about their commitment to girls’ education, reaching from Los Angeles to Lagos and Tehran.

Shab and Shay, the Iranian-born sisters behind the SGF are redefining what philanthropy looks like from Los Angeles and Lagos to Tehran, blending education technology, fashion partnerships, and a commitment to girls’ education.

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Meet a Wall Street Couple Betting Big on Glaucoma Research, Education and More Daria and John Barry have quietly become major backers of glaucoma research, driven in part by lived experience with the condition.

Daria and John Barry have quietly become major private backers of glaucoma research, driven not by legacy-building, but by lived experience.

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#MedicalResearch #GlaucomaAwareness #BarryFamilyFoundation #EducationGrants

Moderna cofounder Noubar Afeyan and his wife and daughter spearhead the family’s giving, focusing on the Boston area and Armenia. They also back a prize recognizing global humanitarians.

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#HumanitarianAid #GivingPledge #AuroraPrize

Rihanna’s Latest: Investing in Caribbean Arts with the Mellon Foundation The pop star and entrepreneur's Clara Lionel Foundation is partnering with the arts heavyweight to put Caribbean creativity on the world stage.

The pop star and entrepreneur's Clara Lionel Foundation is partnering with the arts heavyweight to put Caribbean creativity on the world stage.

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#Rihanna #ClaraLionelFoundation #MellonFoundation #CaribbeanArts #ArtsAndCulture

Common Sense: Rapper Common Talks Philanthropy We connected with the Chicago recording artist and actor about his giving as he gears up to host the .ORG Impact Awards.

IP's Ade Adeniji talked with the Chicago recording artist and actor Common about his Common Ground Foundation, what he’s learned about giving back over 25 years, and what’s next.

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#Common #HipHopPhilanthropy #CommonGroundFoundation

The Best Albums of 1995 (According to Us) Smack dab in the middle of the final decade before the millennium—when some truly believed the world would end—chaos and catastrophe marked a year o

For SPIN, I gave love to DJ Quik's masterpiece, "Safe + Sound," on a roundup of the best albums of 1995. I even mentioned two unreleased songs from that era, Quik's best era, "Boom" and "Check the Vibes." You can read the full list here: www.spin.com/2025/09/the-...

The Elevate Prize Foundation: From Humble Beginnings to “Making Good Famous” Joseph Deitch discusses his philanthropy and how it aims to build visibility for social sector leaders, in part by just "giving them the ball" and letting them run with it.

Joseph Dietch discusses his philanthropy and how it aims to build visibility for social sector leaders, in part by just "giving them the ball" and letting them run with it.

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#ElevatePrize #MakeGoodFamous #SocialEntrepreneurship

7 Questions for Richard Reeves on Boys and Men and Philanthropy We connected with the writer and social scientist to get his take on shortcomings in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector around boys and men's issues, and what his institute’s working on.

IP's Ade Adeniji connected with the writer and social scientist Richard V. Reeves to get his take on the state of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector on boys and men’s issues, and what his rising institute’s working on.

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5 Questions for Arts Patron Susan Fales-Hill on Black Philanthropy The arts patron and “And Just Like That…” writer and producer tells us about her journey to philanthropy, how small gifts can go a long way, and about donors of color she’s inspired by.

Arts patron and “And Just Like That…” writer and producer Susan Fales-Hill tells IP's Ade Adeniji about her journey to philanthropy, how small gifts can go a long way, and about donors of color she’s inspired by.

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#BlackPhilanthropy

From Compton to the Grammys: The Untold Story of ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Before he was Coolio, Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was just a kid growing up in Compton and South Central Los Angeles, at a time when middle class hope gave way to somet

Back with SPIN again to remember 30 years since Coolio's masterpiece "Gangsta's Paradise" rocked the world. www.spin.com/2025/07/from...

The Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation’s New Era of Intergenerational Philanthropy One of the most prominent Disney clan philanthropies has gone through a generational changing of the guard over the past several years. We dig into how this family grantmaker is evolving.

🏰✨ What happens when a Disney family foundation passes the baton to a new generation?

The result: bold shifts in power, purpose, and global reach.

Inside the reinvention of RPDFF ⬇️
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#Philanthropy #SocialJustice

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How a Trap House Freestyle Became Hip-Hop’s Ultimate Weed Anthem It started in a smoky trap house in East Oakland, teens banging on a table, freestyling about scrounging up enough cash to buy a twenty sack. A chant: &ldq

Want to feel old? Bay Area classic "I Got 5 On It" turned 30 years old over the long wknd. Back with SPIN magazine for an oral history of the song and some little known details about it: www.spin.com/2025/07/how-...

More than a Sample Size: The Legacy of Funk Music in Hip-Hop - Independent Lens From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.

Fun piece providing the musical escape that you need right now, in this look (by @adeadeniji.bsky.social ) at some tip-top hip-hop tracks that sampled funk music classics. For Independent Lens @pbs.org in tandem with upcoming release of We Want the Funk! www.pbs.org/independentl...

More than a Sample Size: The Legacy of Funk Music in Hip-Hop - Independent Lens From the golden age of rap to present day, look at (and listen to) some of the most iconic funk samples ever used in hip-hop, and watch WE WANT THE FUNK! on PBS.

My latest for @pbs.org where I combine my love of funk and my love of hip-hop before we all take off in the mothership www.pbs.org/independentl...

Meet 14 of Chicago’s Top Philanthropic Families From the Pritzkers and the Crowns to Mellody Hobson and George Lucas, the Windy City is a home base for plenty of high-powered philanthropic clans. Here are some top names to note.

Looking for funding in Chicago?

Meet 14 of Chicago’s Top Philanthropic Families

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Eat. Learn. Play. A Sitdown with Stephen and Ayesha Curry on Giving Back Ade Adeniji interviewed the power couple during the NBA's All-Star Weekend to get the latest on how they’re supporting Oakland youth and what lies ahead.

For @insidephilanthropy.com, I sat down with the great Steph and Ayesha Curry for an update on their Eat.Learn.Play. foundation. We talked about what's new at ELP, providing kids with healthy food, and Steph's plans once he finally hangs it up. 🏀 www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/eat-lea...

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A serious windstorm arriving in SoCal starting today. As powerful a setup as we've seen since 2011. Also, it's an unusual "wet" Santa Ana wind event with mountain snow. Here's what I wrote about the Santa Ana winds a few months back for @accuweather.com

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🏆 Who’s leading the way in philanthropy?
Inside Philanthropy highlights the winners of the 2024 Philanthropy Awards and their transformative impact. 🌟✨

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#Philanthropy #PhilanthropyAwards #SocialImpact #TransformativeChange #InnovativeGiving

Trials and tribulations, signs and wonders Author and former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on where the Democrats went wrong and the future of American political and spiritual life

For Anand Giridharadas' @anandwrites.bsky.social The Ink, spoke w/ Marianne Williamson @marwilliamson.bsky.social about the election and where we go from here: "The over-secularization of much of the left has left it as dry and barren as the faux-religiosity on much of the right"
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