The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Taking Foundations to Task

Activist seeks to force grant makers to do more to help poor minorities

Tampa, Fla.

Al Pina is a fighter. The former U.S. Air Force sergeant is dedicated to helping families who live in poor neighborhoods dominated by minority groups. Since 2004 he has gone up against banks and other businesses here to get them to support these families, even going on a 16-day...

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