From breakout sessions to quick takes and wellness activities to two inspiring plenary sessions, every corner during day two of the Grantmakers In Health (GIH) Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Health was filled with conversation and connection. The day’s agenda focused on how funders can find and use their voices to stand up in this moment of change, including doubling down on their values; taking bigger, bolder risks alongside grantees; and seeking partnerships spanning the private and public sectors.

The Morgan State Musical Theater Program, one of the country’s rising HBCU theater programs, surprised attendees at the close of the “Getting in Formation: Organizing for the Future” plenary, transitioning them from a day of critical discussions into an evening of celebration, learning, connection, and growth. Ten talented performers brought the power of creative storytelling to the ballroom stage with an excerpt from their original production Echoes of Motown, which explores the intersections of music, justice, resistance, and Black cultural legacy. Art and creativity continued at the reception at the historic M&T Bank Exchange at the France‑Merrick Performing Arts Center, a vibrant community hub that embodies the belief that live theatre is for everyone.

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