The Forbes Funds

Fred Brown joins Natalie of Five Minutes With to speak about The Forbes Funds and its history and role in the western PA nonprofit ecosystem, its pivot during COVID, how partner organizations are receiving support, social work, and leadership.

Listen to this podcast by social innovator Fred Brown, produced by Lueh Soh of the Rippel Foundation. Listen to hear how Fred Brown, President & CEO created the Black COVID equity coalition to increase COVID testing and address the Social Determinants of Health.

Fred (he/him) identifies as an African American man. Fred shares insights from working with his community during the pandemic. He describes the resilience of people who have had to figure out how to survive systems they were never intended to be a part of, and how listening to their experiences can be the key to […]

Fred Brown, who identifies as ‘himself’ and an African American, talks about the urgent need for resilient people to be at the table and supporting them to lead.  Fred also discusses what it means to honor one’s family during the pandemic, and navigating a world without privilege. The Timestamp podcast is hosted and produced by […]