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Giving Props

Charles W. Thomas, photographer “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William A. Ward An expressed thanks and acknowledgment of the sponsoring...

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‘The most powerful representation of philanthropy that I have seen…’

I reach but cannot grasp words to plumb the depth of my gratification and overwhelming joy when previewers of Giving Back share their reactions to its stories and photography. A long hope has been that...

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Giving Props…Again

Charles W. Thomas Jr, photographer     The circle of members composing New Generation of African American Philanthropists joined with me to bring to fruition our book Giving Back. Proceeds from book...

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Home Again

Earlier this month, I was a guest blogger on The Blair Essentials, the indie book blog of John F. Blair, Publisher. Blair is a publishing house in Winston-Salem, NC that distributes Giving Back to the...

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watered

Rose and watering can still-life from "Giving Back" | Charles W. Thomas, Jr., photographer “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” — Proverbs 11:25

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Much Given, Much Expected

“To whom much is given much is expected. This biblical passage from the Gospel of Luke conveys a belief that I and many of my African American family and friends hold dear. Many of us recall a defining...

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What They Prize Most

“Children must early learn the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most that they may taste the happiness of giving.” — Ohiyesa, Native American physician, writer and change...

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Exhibiting Philanthropy

Before Giving Back was ever published, Charles and I envisioned a touring exhibition of our stories and photography on philanthropy. Now, two and half years after release of our book, we are on the...

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