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- Desmond Tutu
Awards & Recognition
Fast Company 2023 Brands That Matter Award Winner
Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Honorable Mention
Webby Awards 2022 Honoree, Websites and Mobile Sites, Charitable Organizations/Non-Profit
Good News
Tulsa Massacre Survivors Continue Their Fight for Reparations
THE ROOT – … The victims of the Tulsa Massacre have had some relief. Last year, Ed Mitzen, a New York-based philanthropist donated $1 million to the survivors. However, many argue that true reparations needs to come from the city of Tulsa that allowed the massacre to occur…
Ed Mitzen admits mistakes, offers advice in ‘Wealthy and White’
TIMES UNION – Business for Good co-founder reflects on philanthropy in aiding communities of color as a wealthy white man.
Lawsuit seeking reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre is dismissed
NBC – Philanthropist Ed Mitzen who, along with wife, Lisa, gave the trio $1 million last year, expressed disappointment in the dismissal, calling it an “incredibly sad development.”
Oklahoma judge dismisses Tulsa race massacre reparations case filed by last known survivors
CNN – …Ed Mitzen.. told CNN on Saturday, “The Oklahoma State government should be ashamed of itself for not doing right by these three wonderful people, one of whom fought for this country in World War II.”
Saratoga Springs-based philanthropist Ed Mitzen publishes book on Business for Good
WAMC — Throughout the book, it seems as though Mitzen wanted to encourage his readers to just start doing good work, no matter the size of the project, and to stay committed.
ONLY ON 13: Successful Saratoga Springs business owner asks 1% to give up some wealth
WNYT – “Wealthy and White” is a book that has people talking, and it is frank. It addresses an audience some people have disdain for – the 1%, the super wealthy.
Albany restaurant owner grateful for gift to help grow
WNYT – …When Kizzy Williams talks of Mitzen, it is not just about how his nonprofit, Business for Good, has helped her strategize and improve her business’s bottom line. It is also about how Mitzen has seemingly bestowed upon her the agency to dream bigger….
Lombardo’s Restaurant sign removed, will return as Hattie’s
TIMES UNION – An opening in late fall is projected for downtown Albany location of Saratoga-based Hatties.
Hattie’s Restaurants announces job fair for Monday, June 26
Hattie’s Restaurants aims to hire six team members for the summer 2023 season, July-Labor Day.
Survivors Aged 109 and 102 Continue Tulsa Race Massacre Court Case: ‘It’s Like They’re Waiting for Them to Die’
THE MESSENGER … Philanthropist Ed Mitzen awarded the three survivors $1 million last year to “help make their lives a little bit easier.” Their lawsuit, however, seeks to provide relief and justice for their Black descendants, including those born after the attack, who continue to grapple with its financial impact …