W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Healing is both personal and collective. This week at 92nd Street Y, New York, La June Montgomery Tabron joined Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee for a conversation on "How We Heal"—exploring how racial healing strengthens communities and creates opportunities for children and families to thrive. Here are a few key takeaways from the discussion:
 🔹Racial healing is not just about the past—it’s about shaping a more just future. 🔹Building trust is essential to bridging divides and fostering meaningful change. 🔹Healing happens in community. When we listen to each other, we open doors to transformation.
 Thank you to everyone who joined us and engaged in this important conversation. If you missed it, swipe through for highlights. #HowWeHeal #RacialHealing #WKKF

Impact investing is increasingly coming to realize the huge potential of infusing capital for shared prosperity in often overlooked places, particularly in mid-Southern states – Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Mission Investors Exchange recently highlighted the region’s growth and diverse population, emphasizing the need for equitable investment in underserved areas. In the article, contributors Kenya Davenport of Southern Bancorp Community Partners, Javon Dobbs from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Justin Fier of Timberland Investment Resources discuss the South's rich natural resources, human capital and the importance of long-term economic partnerships to overcome historical disparities and foster inclusive wealth creation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/egxREyX7.

"This fellowship has allowed for a different level of authenticity and freedom." Before a leader can effectively understand the needs of their community, they must first understand themselves and how they are showing up in those communities. The WKKF Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership fellowship is designed to create the level of self-reflection and understanding needed to lead transformational change. Hear from the fellows how the fellowship has impacted their leadership journey. #WKKFCLN https://lnkd.in/g8fcAwW7

The WKKF Community Leadership Network is designed to provide leaders with a powerful network of peers dedicated to creating transformational change in their communities. Our fellowship with the Center for Creative Leadership has brought together Karen E. Garcia, DO, FABP, FAOBP, NABBLM-C, IBCLC and Micah O. Briggs Sr to help redefine their leadership practices. Hear more about how these two fellows have utilized the network to better spend their time, energy and resources on solving community issues: https://lnkd.in/gTFBrNic #WKKFCLN

As we celebrate the Lantern Festival today, the Lunar New Year celebration presents a meaningful opportunity to teach children about cultural diversity, traditions and inclusion. 🏮 Embracing diversity isn’t just about celebrating different holidays — it’s about fostering understanding, connection and a shared commitment to a more inclusive world so all children have the opportunity to succeed. Read our latest blog to learn about the many ways to celebrate Lunar New Year with your children ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gCcbbZhB

"Simple conversation, both in and outside of the workplace, can help us find our shared humanity, innovate in our communities, and improve each other’s lives." Those words, as shared our President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron's new memoir “How We Heal,” provide a framework for empathy and connection's role in healing our society — and ourselves. This week, La June will sit down with Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winning journalist Trymaine Lee to expand on this framework and discuss her pursuit of the transformative power of racial healing. Join us on tomorrow, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. ET for this timely and important conversation. Reserve your free in-person or in-virtual ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eDgZibi4

Need a fresh perspective to navigate your company’s #diversity, #equity and #inclusion strategies in this new landscape? Our #ExpandingEquity Core Program helps leaders build workplaces that work for all. Don't miss your chance to gain strategies and solutions to bring back to your team. Join our upcoming Core Program information sessions on Feb. 5 and take your leadership to the next level. https://lnkd.in/gjMiBUtJ

One of the key goals of the WKKF Community Leadership Network with the Center For Creative Leadership fellowship is to provide leaders with a powerful network of peers from across the country, all dedicated to creating transformational change in their communities. Fellows Dr. Karen Garcia and Micah Briggs Sr. discuss how these networking opportunities have redefined their leadership practices. #WKKFCLN https://lnkd.in/g7dJWKSi

We envision a world where all children have the resources to create an equitable and promising future, and the TIME 2025 Closers are clear standard bearers of this pursuit. From founders and presidents to actors and Olympic gold-medalists, these 25 Black leaders are fighting to end inequality in our communities. Learn more about the healers, leaders, advocates and innovators creating conditions for the next generation to thrive and succeed: https://lnkd.in/gCwZXaKV

Power and influence are often sensitive topics because many communities have been disempowered or influenced in harmful ways. However, the effective and responsible deployment of power and influence is central to addressing the needs of children and families. How do we find a balance that puts community first? Check out reflections from the WKKF Community Leadership Network fellowship: https://lnkd.in/gU-5nNqR #WKKFCLN