Tyrone Freeman is assistant professor of philanthropic studies and director of undergraduate programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI.
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Aug. 2, 2021 12:13 pm
MacKenzie Scott’s giving starkly contrasts with the approach of early white funders of HBCUs
In his guest column, historian of philanthropy Tyrone Freeman outlines the history of paternalism of white funders, including those who helped many historically Black colleges and universities open their doors.
Jan. 13, 2020 7:05 am
400 years of black giving: From the days of slavery to the 2019 Morehouse graduation
In this piece from The Conversation, guest columnist Tyrone Freeman traces the tradition of Black philanthropy from James Forten in colonial Philadelphia to today's giving circles.