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hardcover book released Oct 2011 Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists

featured writing on The Huffington Post and Black and Brown News

• Let’s Radically Engage in Reclaiming the Root Meaning of Philanthropy, 15 Nov 2012

featured writing on Tracey Webb’s blog BlackGivesBack.com

• Fourth Annual William Wilson Invitational Benefits Victims of Domestic Abuse, 13 June 2013
• New Generation of African American Philanthropists Celebrates 7th Anniversary, 12 June 2013
• New Orleans Native Cultivates a New Generation of Homegrown Jazz Musicians in Charlotte, 7 June 2013
• The Insider: Deborah Richardson, Leading in Philanthropy and Human Rights To Create a Beloved Community, 28 May 2013
• Charlotte’s ‘Step Up’ Soirée Lifts Dance Company to New Heights, 2 May 2013
• Spotlight on Black Theatre at ‘Lou, Q and You at e2,‘ 19 Apr 2013
• Rucker Sisters Present ‘Elegance for Education,’ 17 Apr 2013
• The Insider: Musimbi Kanyoro, Driving Social Change for Women and Girls Around the World, 10 Apr 2013
• One-Night-Only Benefit Event Pairs Theatre Legend with Rising Star, 27 Mar 2013
• Reclaiming The Root Meaning of Philanthropy, 15 Nov 2012
• Inaugural Fellowship Program Brightens Future of Rising Theatre Star, 5 Nov 2012
• The Insider: Sandra R. Smith, President, Foundation for the African Diaspora, 20 Sep 2012
• A Call to Action for African American Donors to Invest in Public Education, 20 May 2011
• Black Women Mount Philanthropic Campaign to Transform Lives of Sisters Worldwide, 2 May 2011
• Charlotte’s Card Sharks Come Out for Jacob’s Ladder Job Center, 6 Apr 2011
• Seeing Possibilities, Seeking Opportunities, Seizing the Power of Giving, 15 Oct 2010
• African American Professionals in Philanthropy Gather to Empower Communities of Color, 23 Sep 2010

featured writing in Pride Magazine

• Fueling Startups: Entrepreneurs Drive Packard Place, May-Jun 2013
• About TEDXCharlotte, May-Jun 2013
• Jeanne M. Brayboy, her philanthropy and community service,  Mar-Apr 2013

guest blogposts and featured writing

• The Face That Launched a Thousand Days, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 1 May 2013
• A Confluence of Influence, Community Investment Network’s blog Collective Influence, 1 Jan 2012
• Valaida Fullwood, author of ‘Giving Back,’ on what home means to her, John F. Blair Publisher’s blog The Blair Essentials, 1 Dec 2011
• Summit Turns Teens Green: An interview with John Wear, Charlotte ViewPoint, a web-based magazine for metropolitan ideas+arts, 26 Jul 2011

inked by others

• Author of Landmark Book on Black Philanthropy Garners Honor from Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, 30 May 2013
• ‘Young Black Philanthropist’ Is Not an Oxymoron, Ebonie Johnson Cooper, Ebony.com, 22 Apr 2013
• A Picture Reframed: New TEDx Talk Reveals the Stories Behind the Award Winning Book, ‘Giving Back,’ Tracey Webb, BlackGivesBack.com, 22 Mar 2013
• Inaugural Event for BlackGivesBack Presented by JPMorgan Chase Highlights Black Philanthropy, Tracey Webb, BlackGivesBack.com, 7 Mar 2013
• JPMorgan Hosts Daughter of Reginald F. Lewis for Exclusive BlackGivesBack Philanthropy Event, Tracey Webb, BlackGivesBack.com, 26 Feb 2013
• TEDxCharlotte Captivates, Cultivates The Curious, Keia Mastrianni, Charlotte Viewpoint, 21 Feb 2013
• Tips from TEDx, Lou Solomon, Blog of Interact Authentic Communication, 20 Feb 2013
• Unlimited Access: The 2013 TEDxCharlotte Experience in Detail, Kia O. Moore, CLTBlog.com, 19 Feb 2013
• LIVE: Valaida Fullwood and Charles Thomas, Steve Knight, TEDxCharlotte.com, 15 Feb 2013
• TEDxCharlotte Speaker Sneak Peek: Valaida Fullwood & Charles Thomas, Joanne Spataro, TEDxCharlotte.com, 13 Feb 2013
• Giving Back: Inspirational Portrait of Philanthropy, Dan Schipp, JGA Counsel blog,    7 Dec 2012
• Thursday Interview: Valaida Fullwood, Writer and Project Strategist, The Giving Back Project, Tallulah Bankhead Blog, Nov 22, 1012
• Bay Area Blacks in Philanthropy Celebrates Community Impact Awards, Ashley Chambers, The Post News Group, Nov 2012
• Alliance for Nonprofit Management Gives 2012 Terry McAdam Book Award to ‘Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists,‘ Jeanne Bell, Alliance for Nonprofit Management, 23 Aug 2012
• ‘Giving Back’ Wins 2012 Terry McAdam Book Award, Brooke Csuka, John F. Blair, Publisher—an Indie book blog, 14 Aug 2012
• Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month 2012: Six Principles of Giving in New Times, Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson, The Huffington Post, 11 Aug 2012
• [ Philanthropy Reframed ] A New Video, Tracey Webb, BlackGivesBack.com, 3 Aug 2012
• Celebration of Achievement, Todd Luck, Winston-Salem Chronicle, 24 May 2012
• Landmark Book on Black Philanthropy Celebrates Success, Tracey Webb, BlackGivesBack.com, 6 Apr 2012
• ‘Idea Whisperer’ Pays It Forward, Herb White, The Charlotte Post, 1 Mar 2012
• Everyday Philanthropists Are Focus of Book-Talk Event at County Library, Luci Weldon, The Warren Record, 8 Feb 2012
• National Center for Civil and Human Rights Host ‘Giving Back’ Reception, Lisa Brathwaite, BlackGivesBack.com, 2 Feb 2012
• Gantt Center Celebrates King Day, Carmella Jarvi, KnightArts blog, 19 Jan 2012
• Try Being A ‘Philanthropist’ This Year, Fannie Flono, The Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan 2012
• They’re Young, They’re Black. And They Give Back, Tonya Jameson, CrossroadsCharlotte.com, 13 Jan 2012
• Book Spotlights Local Black Philanthropists, Tonya Jameson, my927charlotte.com, 10 Jan 2012
• A Year in Giving—2011: A Black Philanthropy Kwanzaa Retrospective, Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson, The Huffington Post, 5 Jan 2012
• Giving Back Named Top 10 Best Black Books, John F, Blair Newsletter, Volume II, Issue 4, 5 Jan 2012
• Giving Back, Sherry Waters-Wilson, The Koinoiah magazine, Winter 2012
• Book Celebrates Generations of Giving, Sommer Brokaw, The Charlotte Post, 22 Dec 2011
• Reframing Philanthropy: An Interview with Valaida Fullwood, author of Giving Back, Genevieve O’Gara, Millions Give Back Newsletter, 21 Dec 2011
• Book-Lovers Gift Guide, Carlton Hargro, QCityMetro.com, 19 Dec 2011
• 10 Best Black Books of 2011, Kam Williams, Cincinnati Herald, 17 Dec 2011
• 10 Best Black Books of 2011, Kam Williams, NewsBlaze.com, 14 Dec 2011
• Black Philanthropic Alliance Host Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, Tracey Webb, BlackGivesBack.com, 8 Dec 2011
• When Giving A Little Becomes A Lot, Jarvis DeBerry, The Times-Picayune, 22 Nov 2011
• Annual Meeting to Feature Valaida Fullwood on African-American Giving, BPA Bulletin, Black Philanthropic Alliance, Nov 2011
• Reframing Philanthropy: An Interview with ‘Giving Back’ Author Valaida Fullwood, Network News, Women’s Funding Network newsletter, Nov 2011
• New Book Chronicles Stories of African American Philanthropy, Ruth McCambridge, NonprofitQuarterly.com, 24 Oct 2011
• Philanthropy Runs Deep for African Americans, Michael Solender, The Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct 2011
• New Book Released on Traditions of Black Philanthropy, Tracey Webb, BlackGivesBack.com, 4 Oct 2011
• New Book Celebrates Generations of African Americans Giving Back, Joi-Marie McKenzie, Loop21.com. 3 Oct 2011
• Valaida Fullwood Gives Back: A Local Writer Redefines Philanthropy, Annie Monjar, Charlotte magazine, Oct 2011 issue
• Author’s Spotlight: Q&A with Valaida Fullwood, Michaela L. Duckett, QCityMetro.com. 28 Sep 2011
• ‘Giving Back’—past altruism inspires a new generation, Michael Solender, Charlotte ViewPoint. 26 Sep 2011
• Book review, Kam Williams, Sly Fox Film Reviews. 14 Sep 2011
• Back to School Philanthropy Reading, Lucy Bernholz, Philanthropy 2173. 1 Sep 2011
• Unsung Philanthropists Celebrated in New Book, ‘Giving Back,’ Tracey Webb, BlackGivesBack.com. 10 Aug 2011
• Local Giving Circles Are Expanding, Publishing, Melinda McKee, NCGives.org. 8 Aug 2011
• Giving Back Focus of Giving Circle, Book. Todd Cohen, Philanthropy Journal. 12 Jul 2011
• Charlotte Giving Circle Is Giving Back. Todd Cohen, Charlotte Business Journal.                8 Jul 2011
• Book to Celebrate State’s African American Givers, Donna Chavis, Philanthropy Journal.   1 Mar 2011
• The Bright and Morning Star, Mark Peres, Charlotte ViewPoint. 7 Feb 2008

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