This summer, we privately reached out to women in Atlanta that we know and respect, those who are literally #dointhework needed to improve the quality of people’s lives. With their guidance and support, we launched CCI’s first Summer of Self-Care: a series of informational sessions that directly address personal and professional barriers to good health and wellbeing.
Read MoreOn June 4th, a group of Black arts community leaders in Atlanta sent a letter to the Community Foundation in response to the omission of black arts groups from $580,000 in Arts fund grantmaking. The letter was signed by 30+ community organizations. Thanks to some targeted advocacy, the Foundation is reevaluating its application process for the remaining funds in the 2020 cycle according to their post dated May 29th.
Read MoreWe know our CCI Fellows are amazing people, but it’s always great to see them making waves and being highlighted for their work by others. Alex Acosta and Max Blau are both bringing the community closer together during challenging times.
Read MoreMalika Whitley is the founder of ChopArt, an organization for homeless teens focused on mentorship, dignity and opportunity through the arts. In this moving, personal talk, she shares her story of homelessness and finding her voice through arts -- and her mission to provide a creative outlet for others who have been pushed to the margins of society.
Read MoreWith warmth and grace, Beth Malone tells the deeply personal story of her dad's struggle with frontotemporal lobe dementia, and how it changed how she thinks about death (and life). A moving talk about a daughter's love -- and of letting go and finding peace.
This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by TED Talk editors on the home page.
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