Atlanta is the heartbeat and the soul of African American philanthropy in the South. Today, this tradition continues with people like Elizabeth Omilami and Nathaniel Smith. They are carrying the torch passed to them from people like the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., John Lewis and Andrew Young.

The Soul of Philanthropy is an exhibition dedicated to the tradition of African American philanthropy. Groundbreaking in its focus and depth, The Soul of Philanthropy presents the stories of an unsung legacy of Black philanthropists, centuries-old cultural customs and beliefs about ingenious givers carving a way out of no way.

This free and open to the public exhibition runs from November 1, 2017 through January 22, 2018 at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History. It opens during the holiday season of giving, runs through the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday in the 50th year since his assassination and culminates at the start of Black History Month.

Philanthropy is the Atlanta way – please join us on this journey.