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Legacy of Tradition (ALOT) is a Giving Circle
comprised of ordinary African American men.Its
members are collectively engaged and focused on impacting and bridging
the societal gaps faced by African-American males in the areas of
education, collective giving, and community responsibility.
What
is a Giving Circle?
::MOTIVATION:: A
Stump Experience... Go with me on a trip
to the past.It’s 1837 in rural North Carolina.There
are a group of black men all standing around an old tree stump
that stands about waist high.The stump sits along side of a flowing stream.Can you hear the water flowing?Can you hear the birds chirping?Can you see it? >>MORE
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ALOT GRANTEES:
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READING:: Poor
Man's Philanthropist-The Thomas Cannon Story by Sandra Waugaman
Thomas Cannon (referred to as "The Poor Man's Philanthropist)
is a retired postal worker of modest means who awards gifts of $1,000 to deserving individuals. Over the past three decades, Cannon, a retired postal worker, has given $146,000, usually in $1,000 checks, to individuals he feels are setting an example for others. This book outlines his life story and focuses on some of the recipients of his philanthropy.
About the Author:
Sandra Waugaman
is an award-wining photojournalist with a BA from the
University of Maryland. She is also a freelance writer who has
published articles in newspapers and magazines nationwide. She currently resides in Richmond, VA.