W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our special #IAmNewOrleans panel at #ESSENCEFest2024. Shifting power through civic engagement takes all of us. "What To Do When You Can't Be Any Louder" unpacks how to activate your voice so that, collectively, we can generate transformative change for generations to come.

In part two of our series, five WKKF grantees share their journeys toward centering racial equity within their organizational structures, practices and operations. From a community foundation in Kalamazoo to a Detroit-based grassroots policy organization focused on maternal health, these insights highlight the diverse approaches and challenges in embedding racial equity. Key organizations featured include: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Mothering Justice Health Net of West Michigan Teaching Lab U.S. Breastfeeding Committee Explore how these organizations are driving change and fostering inclusivity. Their stories offer valuable lessons for any organization committed to racial equity. https://wkkf.co/brsw

Colman Domingo hit the GBEF Public Convention stage with W.K. Kellogg Foundation CEO La June Montgomery Tabron for an impassioned discussion on healing inside and out and how personal transformation can inspire global change.

Racial healing is the “people work” needed to strengthen racial equity. Join our President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron and Academy Award nominated Actor Colman Domingo at ESSENCE Festival 2024 for a timely conversation about how the journey toward healing our communities begins within each one of us. They’ll share their personal experiences while exploring the role of positive, purposeful relationships in changing the lives of children and families for the better. Join us in person, in New Orleans or virtually for Healing from the Inside Out: Transforming Ourselves and Our World, at 2:05 p.m. CT. https://lnkd.in/gkmmdgyw #ESSENCEfest2024 #HowWeHeal

#ESSENCEfest2024 is officially underway! Don't miss a special #IAmNewOrleans panel conversation, "What To Do When You Can't Be Any Louder," TODAY, July 6, at 11:25 a.m. CT on the #GBEF stage. Join us in person or tune in through our livestream ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gf_aZffz

The way we understand the world around us is often shaped by the stories we've been told. Stories or narratives that carry racial bias reinforce harmful stereotypes and the false notion that some people are more worthy of a fair shot than others. Let's explore some historical turning points that reveal why narrative change is important to achieving racial healing and equity. https://lnkd.in/gKtcR7tF #RacialEquity #HowWeHeal

Looking to learn more about corporate #DEI work and how impact investing can advance opportunities for all? Tune into the livestream today at the ESSENCE Global Black Economic Forum where our Chief Strategist and Impact Officer Carla D. Thompson Payton will be participating in a panel focused on new approaches to promote diverse representation, investment and entrepreneurship. Join the livestream at 4pm CT here: https://lnkd.in/gDgqDTSP #ExpandingEquity #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

Ensuring children can thrive is at the core of all we do at the Kellogg Foundation. Racial healing is where we start. Join our President and CEO, La June Montgomery Tabron, in conversation with Academy Award nominated actor Colman Domingo about personal and collective healing at the ESSENCE Festival on Saturday, July 6, at 2:05 P.M. CT! Watch in person or virtually – learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gkmmdgyw #ESSENCEfest2024 #HowWeHeal

At The Kellogg Foundation, we reflect on what it takes for every child, community and family to thrive. We believe in the power of community-led solutions. Last year, at The ESSENCE Festival, we engaged with New Orleans residents to learn what they believe will have the most significant impact on our children's futures. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow. Global Black Economic Forum

The U.S. is a nation of stark contrasts: incredible wealth exists alongside deep poverty. Systemic inequities have led to economic disparities, particularly for people of color. How did these disparities begin? The legacy of racism is multifaceted, impacting every community uniquely. Let's explore the turning points that created today's realities. https://wkkf.co/Economy #RacialEquity #HowWeHeal