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050 - What It Takes to Build Trust and Relationships in a Divided World, with Angelique Power

Black Philanthropy: Our Stories
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Happy 50th Episode! Here, Angelique Power, President & CEO of the Skillman Foundation, shares how relationship building, bridge building, forgiveness, civic engagement, and community leadership can help you navigate polarization, connect across differences, and lead with purpose. Drawing on her experience as a Black and Jewish woman, Angelique also reflects on Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days, offering her perspective on renewal, accountability, healing, and repairing relationships. Discover how to build common ground, strengthen relationships, and create community in an age of distrust, division, and AI-driven isolation. More resources at blackphilanthropypodcast.com Social Media Follow @blackphilanthropyourstories & @michelle.renee.jackson (host)

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