Philanthropy N The Black

Jazz Fest tickets got you side-eyeing your wallet? Yeah… we hear you. But in this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, we break down why that price tag isn’t just about music—it’s about mission.We unpack the real story behind the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival—from its $3 beginnings in 1970 to today’s $100+ experience—and explain how those dollars flow back into the community through the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. We also clear up the confusion around Festival Productions, Inc. and its role in producing the festival, showing how this public-private partnership keeps the culture alive and financially sustainable.This episode is real talk about cultural economics—how your ticket supports local artists, funds education programs, preserves New Orleans traditions, and keeps a globally recognized cultural institution rooted in the community it represents.Because Jazz Fest isn’t just a vibe—it’s a funding engine.If it feeds the culture…If it funds the community…Then yeah… it’s worth every damn note. Support the show

This one hits different.In this episode of Philanthropy N The Black, we break down the recent federal indictment involving the Southern Poverty Law Center—NOT from a political lens, not from a media lens—but from a nonprofit perspective.🔥 IN THE RED ALERT 🚨 is a monthly segment that calls out: Weak leadership  Performative fundraising  Financial mismanagement  Mission drift No fluff. No filters. Just real talk.This isn’t about tearing down an organization. This is about protecting the integrity of the nonprofit sector.Because when nonprofits lose trust… Communities pay the price.Support the show

We review and discuss the article by James Pollard in the Chronicle of Philanthropy titled Black-Led Nonprofits Didn’t See Lasting Funding Boosts After 2020. 

Today on Philanthropy N The Black—we’re breaking down what happens when generosity meets politics… and why some nonprofits still stay broke even when the money is right in front of them.”