You do not have to be wealthy to be a philanthropist. The gifts of time and talent helped fuel some of the most significant moments of the Civil Rights Movement.
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This Black History Month, Channel 9 is sharing stories of people in Central Florida who are still doing the work, investing in Black entrepreneurs, Black-led organizations and Black families with their time, talent and treasure.
Philanthropist Hope Newsome said she was raised on the South Side of Chicago by a single mother who worked as a teacher for Chicago Public Schools.
She said she moved to Central Florida after interviewing with Charles Schwab and being hired for a management training program.
“They picked me up, and they moved me to Orlando,” Newsome said. “And I’ve never looked back.”
The Spelman College graduate said she has built her own financial services law firm, representing investment managers and broker-dealers, but she spends hours investing her time into nonprofits making a significant impact on Central Florida.