Select a time period to start exploring the history of philanthropy in the South.
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1491-1860
Thriving indigineous communities are threatened with the arrival of European settlers. By 1619, enslaved Africans are brought to the Southern colonies, leaving a dark legacy that manifests for generations to come.
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1861-1968
Though the Civil War brings an end to slavery, Jim Crow laws and other forms of racial discrimination continue to persist in the South. The Civil Rights Movement brings hard-fought legal and legislative victories for African Americans.
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1969-1990
SECF's founding coincides with a period of social, economic, and political transition for the region.
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1991-2007
SECF expands its offerings for community, family, and health foundations.
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2008-present
SECF experiences rapid growth in membership and begins focusing more squarely on equity and inclusion against the backdrop of an increasingly diverse South.