After some fans and supporters of #BlackBirdersWeek found Tykee's personal Venmo account and gave him money, he decided to reflect on the concept of interpersonal philanthropy and if it can advance equity. He also connects the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising to wildlife

 conservation.

Credits: Executive Producer: Tony Croasdale, Audio Production: Tykee James, Art work: Robin Irizarry. Wildlife Observer Network stinger by Alexander Jenson (music by His Hero is Gone)

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Sources:  https://www.gibranrivera.com/blog/2020/6/4/what-should-white-people-do https://nonprofitaf.com/2017/05/how-donor-centrism-perpetuates-inequity-and-why-we-must-move-toward-community-centric-fundraising/ https://help.venmo.com/hc/en-us/articles/226001687-General-Business-Partnership-Inquiries https://communitycentricfundraising.org/ccf-movement/