#philanthropist

[alwaysbewoke]

McCarty was born on March 7, 1908, in Shubuta, Mississippi. She was raised in nearby Hattiesburg by her aunt and grandmother. McCarty, who never married and had no children, lived frugally in a house without air conditioning. She never had a car or learned to drive, so she walked everywhere, including the grocery store that was one mile from her home. When she was 8 years old, McCarty opened a savings account at a bank in Hattiesburg and began depositing the coins she earned from her laundry work. She would eventually open accounts in several local banks. By the time McCarty retired at age 86, her hands crippled by arthritis, she had saved $280,000. She set aside a pension for herself to live on, a donation to her church, and small inheritances for three of her relatives. The remainder—$150,000—she donated to the University of Southern Mississippi, a school that had remained all-white until the 1960s. McCarty stipulated that her gift be used for scholarships for Black students from southern Mississippi who otherwise would not be able to enroll in college due to financial hardship. Business leaders in Hattiesburg matched her bequest and hundreds of additional donations poured in from around the country, bringing the total endowment to nearly half a million dollars. The first beneficiary of McCarty’s largesse was Stephanie Bullock, an 18-year-old honors student from Hattiesburg, who received a $1,000 scholarship. Bullock subsequently visited McCarty regularly and drove her around town on errands. In 1998 the University awarded McCarty an honorary degree. She received an honorary doctorate from Harvard University, and President Bill Clinton awarded her the Presidential Citizens Medal. McCarty died of liver cancer on September 26, 1999, at the age of 91. In 2019 McCarty’s home was moved to Hattiesburg’s Sixth Street Museum District and turned into a museum.

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#oseola mccarty #philanthropist #university of southern mississippi #scholarship #black students #financial hardship #hattiesburg #mississippi #honorary degree #harvard university #presidential citizens medal #sixth street museum district #women's history month #history #black history

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Anne Morgan (daughter of J.P.) speaks at a meeting of the American Women's Association at her townhouse in Sutton Place, November 3, 1927. The AWA, which Morgan helped found, was a social club where working women could develop leadership skills and network. She was also, among other things, a union activist who actively supported striking female workers in the city's garment industry. In 1915 she established a help organization on the French front, including a health service that still exists today.

Photo: Associated Press

#vintage New York #1920s #Anne Morgan #philanthopy #philanthropist #union activist #responsible rich #working women #Nov. 3 #3 Nov. #career women #Sutton Place

[yourdailyqueer]

Nesta Obermer (deceased)

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Bisexual

DOB: 14 September 1893  

RIP: 3 October 1984

Ethnicity: White - British

Occupation: Philanthropist, playwright, artist

#Nesta Obermer #lgbt history #bisexual history #lgbt #lgbtq #female #bisexual #1893 #rip #historical #white #philanthropist #playwright #artist

[legendarytragedynacho]

Princess Diana wearing the iconic black "Revenge Dress" from the Greek designer Christina Stambolian at the Serpentine Gallery in Kesington Gardens (1994).

The Garment has been interpreted as having been worn by Diana "In revenge" for her husband Charles -then Prince of Wales-, because he publicly confirmed his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles in tv.

#princess diana #diana spencer #christina stambolian #royalty #royal family #revenge dress #lady di #the people's princess #activist #philanthropist #socialite #aristocracy

[shadowchloe]

Tarokka Deck Commission (38/55): Philanthropist

The Philanthropist card is the second of coins, and it represents charity and giving on a grand scale; those who use wealth to fight evil and sickness.

This was a fun drawing! I drew inspiration from Victorian portraits for this one, and I think I pulled it off quite well! Though those frills were very much a bother to render 😓 But I'm pleased with the result!

Like what I do? You can tip me on ko-fi! My commissions are also open! Everything linked in bio! (Commissions ordered now may be delayed until this current commission series is done)

#shadowchloe #artists on tumblr #dnd #tarokka #philanthropist #d&d #commission #tarokka deck #tarokka card #coins #grayscale #greyscale #rogue #gown #pearls #elegant #lady #noble #d&d homebrew #digital art #small artist

[scotianostra]

Alexander

The 3rd of March 1847 saw the birth of Alexander Graham Bell in Edinburgh.

As most of you will know by know I try to keep some posts fresh by unearthing wee nuggets of information that you might not otherwise know.

Not long after his success with the telephone the inventor lost interest in the device and put his growing wealth toward other pursuit, Alexander worked with rockets, propellers, kite forms of noted kite pioneers, leading to the development of his tetrahedral “Unit Cell.” Tetrahedral cells were used to build huge compound kit structures; kites with enough lift to sustain a person in a controlled flight were built and tested. Four patents were achieved for the innovative design, construction and connection of tetrahedral celled units. Several key publications on tethered aircraft and the principles of flight, particularly the force of lift, were developed by Bell and prominently featured in major publications.

“It is fortunate for those interested in aeronautics and the exploration of the air that Professor Alexander Graham Bell has joined the band of experimenters and is lending his inventive genius to the cause,” wrote meteorologist Henry Helm Clayton, one of Bell’s admirers, in 1903. The goal of flying people on kites was hundreds of years old. But the late 19th- and early 20th-century work evolved directly into the planes we have today. A crucial step in the Wright brothers’ first successful powered flight in 1903 depended on their realization that a kite’s wings could be warped as the craft flew.

Bell and his team, called the Aerial Experiment Association, ultimately focused their kite designs on tetrahedrons, or pyramids made of four triangles, and biplane structures, several of which used red silk. When he died, Bell’s coffin was lined with the red silk.

The kites were mainly made up of triangular shares pieced together as seen in the photos, in the second one you can see Alexander Graham Bell and his wife Mabel Bell kissing through a kite structure. Mabel Bell was integral to her husband’s work. She advocated for him to assemble the Aerial Experiment Association. She even sold a home she owned to front the costs of putting the group together.

Alexander Graham Bell’s designs for tetrahedral kites grew large enough to hold a human aloft. One of his first passengers, Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge, later became the first person to die in an airplane accident when working with the Wright brothers.

The last pic shows rough sketches and calculations by Bell, of his designs.

#scotland #scottish #history #inventor #philanthropist

[mysticaltastemakerwitch]

Michael Sheen as his adorable self 💕👼

#Michael Sheen #welsh seduction machine #Aziraphale #Footy fan #Beautiful beast #Philanthropist #Serious Actor #Ineffable husband #Actual Daddy

[forever70s]

Florida environmental activist, MaVynee Betsch (1979)

#mavynee betsch #activist #educator #philanthropist #1979

[judyismyhero]

Gugu at Harper's Bazaar's Women of the Year Awards 2023.

#gugu mbatha raw #harpers bazaar #women of the year #london #philanthropist

[dangerousdesiress]

In honor of Black History Month…

Kellita Smith ✨

With over 25 years in the game, Kellita Smith has graced our screens with her charming performances and captivating beauty.

Most remember her from The Bernie Mac Show and Z Nation. However, Kellita Smith’s career spans all the way back to the early 90’s.

From her first appearance in the hit TV show, In Living Color to her reoccurring roles on Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show and many more. She has shown her versatility in acting whether it’s comedy or drama.

Raised in the inner city of East Oakland, California; Kellita Smith grew up as a Black Panther’s cub attending Oakland Community Learning Center.

Here is where she would learn the importance of character development, what it meant to be an impact in her community and moving her culture forward. These are values that she would take with her into adulthood and also use to help cultivate her craft as an artist.

More than just an actor, Kellita Smith is also a philanthropist and speaks to many disadvantaged women outside of the spotlight.

Kellita Smith being one of my favorite actresses and top women I admire, I wanted to make this post in dedication to the influential figures we celebrate in Black History and their impact.

As just one of her many supporters, I celebrate Kellita Smith and her contribution to Black Television, the acting world and her community. ✨

“…I really think what it is to be uniquely different or to be uniquely impactful is to be black… It’s unique!” - Kellita Smith

Writer: Cemecia M.

(Ref: IMDb) (Ref: YouTube: Nate Jackson Radio Show - Kellita Smith Interview - February 2020) (Ref: Touré Show - Kellita Smith Interview - November 2020)

#black history #black women #90s icons #black tumblr #kellita smith #black beauty #inspiring women #pressure #desire #aunt wanda #philanthropist #black panthers #top tier #the bernie mac show #black actresses #z nation #underrated talent #dangerous desires #writerscorner

[rodrigororschach]

Regularity is the key to success .

💰 If you regularly save money from each of your income, then in a year you will already have an impressive amount of money.

🥗 If you regularly eat healthy food, then the fat will go away and you will be healthier.

💪 If you exercise regularly, you will have a beautiful body.

🎬 If you regularly publish videos on YouTube, then one day they will fly into the top.

🎯 Every step, every repetition will lead you to your goal.

Serenity + Wealth ✔️

#billionaire #cat #play boy #entrepreneur #philanthropist #sucesso #money #finance #my post #outliers #rodrigororschach #serenity #wealth

[yourdailyqueer]

Joan Chalmers (deceased)

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Lesbian

DOB: 30 May 1928 

RIP: 2 December 2016

Ethnicity: White - Canadian

Occupation: Entrepreneur, philanthropist

#Joan Chalmers #lgbt history #lgbt #lgbtq #wlw #female #lesbian #1928 #rip #historical #white #canadian #entrepreneur #philanthropist

[quirky-alicorn]

Concept art of one of the main villains of a D&D campaign I ran, Lord Cacophony of the philanthropic organization Doniakal. He believes gods and mortals are equals. He needs an umbrella over his heads at all times because the gods are constantly trying to strike him with lightning for his agenda.

If you like what you see, consider reblogging or subscribing to my art blog! It helps get the word out to other people who may enjoy it too!

#artwork #character art #character design #villain #kenku #dungeons and dragons #quirky alicorn #anthro #furry #crow #bird #gentleman #philanthropist

[top-rated-social-media-manager]

In 2023, social media usage continues to surge with an estimated 4.89 billion global users, reflecting the profound impact of digital connectivity.

#socialmediamarketer #socialmediamarketingmanager #toprated #virtualassistant #business #branding #entrepreneur #marketing #philanthropist #lifecoach #ecommerce

[scotianostra]

29th March 1958 saw the death of Sir William Burrell.

In 1876 William entered the firm at the age of 15, and on his father’s death in 1885 he and his eldest brother George took over the management. the firm was already prospering, but under their shrewd direction it reached a position of international standing in worldwide tramping and in ship management.

Burrell was a collector from an early age, buying his first painting when aged only 15, but it was Glasgow’s industrial ascendancy that would allow him to continue financing his passion for art, and the added success of the firm his father founded.

Building and buying ships when world markets were weak, Burrell built up and sold two great ocean-going fleets, providing him with the wealth needed to search the world for art and antiquities. Even better, his global shipping contacts meant he knew where and when certain treasures were being auctioned.

Burrell was far from alone in this passion, and as his fellow Glasgow industrialists grew wealthy, they too invested in art – both ancient and modern – to show off to their friends. Where Burrell differed, however, was that he was no show-off.

He was a serious collector, with wide-ranging interests and passions. By 1900 he had become a respected collector in the fields of late Gothic and early Renaissance European art and late 19th century French art.

In 1901, Burrell was one of the largest donors of artworks to the Glasgow International Exhibition. This was an event which left an indelible mark on the city, with the opening that year of the much-loved Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. In 1927, Burrell was knighted for services to art and for his public work.

But Burrell was certainly no snob when it came to his collection. He was a believer in free education for all and wanted the people of his home city to be able to access his fine collection. It’s for this reason that, in 1944, he donated his entire collection to his home city – a collection that contained more than 9,000 items at the time.

Shortly afterwards, Hector Hetherington, then Principal of Glasgow University, famously said of Burrell’s collection that it was:

“One of the greatest gifts ever made to any city in the world”.

By the time of his death in 1958, Burrell had been collecting for 75 years - and what a collection it is. From Chinese and early Islamic ceramics to Late Gothic and Early Renaissance works of art from Northern Europe, including tapestries, stained glass, sculpture, arms and armour, architecture and furniture.

Burrell’s collection takes visitors on a tour of 6,000 years of world history, connecting them to the people who made the exquisite works and to the people who have owned them down the centuries; making exciting new connections through time and place.

At the time of his gift, Burrell had stipulated that any new gallery must be 16 miles from the city centre. This was partly because he believed that a rural setting would show the works to their best advantage, but also to place them far away from possible damage by atmospheric pollution caused by Clydeside's heavy industries and tenement chimneys. By the time of Burrell's death in 1958, a suitable site had still to be found.

That problem was solved in 1966, when Mrs Anne Maxwell Macdonald gifted her family’s 360-acre Pollok Estate to the City of Glasgow. Although a mere four miles from the city centre, it seemed the perfect location for the vast Burrell Collection.

That said, it took a further 17 years, and an international design competition, before architect Sir Barry Gasson’s £20m building opened to the public.

The combination of exceptional art and architecture set within one of Europe’s largest urban green spaces was an immediate success, described by The Glasgow Herald as ‘a magical mystery tour and an aesthetic event rolled into one’. The Burrell Collection has since been a key driver in Glasgow’s transformation from a place of post-industrial decline to one of the great cities of culture.

In October 2016 the building closed for a major £68.25 million refurbishment. The Burrell Collection reopened today, its greatly expanded spaces promise improved access, understanding and appreciation of one of the world’s most extraordinary personal collections.

#scotland #scottish #history #art collector #shipping magnate #businessman #philanthropist #glasgow

[culturevulturette]

#truth #lol #quotations #darth vader #philanthropist