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Dr. Makeeba McCreary, president of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund, on empowering nonprofit leaders of color

July 2, 2024

In this episode of the Boston Business Journal’s PNC C-Speak podcast, Dr. Makeeba McCreary, president of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund, delves into how the organization is disrupting the philanthropy sector.

Listen to the episode to hear more from Dr. McCreary about:

  • Her guiding principle (12:01)
  • Advice to her younger self (13:26)
  • What she finds troubling (15:06)
  • Why impatience is necessary (22:10)