The David Prize

A reminder ?? We can't wait to hear from you, New York. https://thedavidprize.org

Join me, Erika Augustine (Boll) & Frankie Fredericks on Thursday, November 7 in midtown Manhattan for a Living Room Exchange salon where we’ll hang out, connect with other social impact professionals and learn more about their two fantastic organizations The David Prize & One for the World! RSVP here ????https://lnkd.in/eUeq677w Hope to see you there ??

Thrilled to be teaming up again with The David Prize, which is giving $200,000 in unrestricted funding to five visionary New Yorkers. Their open call is live through November 11. The David Prize together with The New York Public Library - 53rd Street is excited to announce an #outreach panel with two former David Prize winners, Diana I. and J.C. Hall, to share insights into the prize process and their visions for the #NYC #community. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions to both former winners of The David Prize, as well as representatives from The David Prize team. #Love CLICK the link to register today!: https://lnkd.in/ec9KKRSS

Congratulations to internationally renowned atelier Mi Jong Lee, Women's Forum of New York, who is a 2024 recipient of The David Prize. She is also this week's #WomanLeaderWednesday. IWF members: check your inbox for a special opportunity with Mi Jong Lee: https://buff.ly/4eoouww Photo credit: Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet

The David Prize announced its fifth year of winners in the New York Times! Click below to read about Diana I.'s plan to start a legal literacy movement in NYC, and all of this year's ridiculously awesome winners (talking about you J.C. Hall, LCSW, EXAT, Mi Jong Lee, Greg Purnell, and Meghan Finn!).

Alongside cities like Paris, Milan, and London, New York City has long claimed its stake as a fashion capital of the world. But while celebrities and influencers may still flock to Manhattan for fashion week, the city's role in the production of apparel has declined since the latter half of the 20th century. Now, one entrepreneur has a vision to revitalize the?Garment?District—and?bring manufacturing back to the U.S. That entrepreneur is Mi Jong Lee, who is one of this year's recipients of The David Prize. With the $200,000 award, she'll deepen her investment in technology and coalition-building that could be the change that's needed to give domestic apparel production the boost it needs. I spoke to Lee about her plans for Inc. Magazine. https://lnkd.in/e_MnTak2

A big congratulations to Defying Legal Gravity cofounder and Fordham University School of Law alumna Diana Imbert-Hodges for winning The David Prize!! Fordham Law's Center on Race, Law and Justice is thrilled that her accomplishments are being recognized and proud to house and support DLG! https://lnkd.in/eDPmMxvi

For our most recent newsletter, we profiled?The New York Public Library?Librarian GREGORY STALL! Every so often, we’ll profile New York’s unsung heroes in a new series, “Behind the Scenes in NYC.” Like The David Prize, this series is all about the individuals who make New York City special and will spotlight New Yorkers that quite literally run our city. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/evaUrjSJ

This week on The David Prize's Substack: the best place to get a hot dog on the UES (iykyk), a lifelong Queens resident’s commitment to getting small businesses into JFK’s new terminal (DIANNA ROSE!), opportunities for funding, and more. https://lnkd.in/eBPQCi84