Stephen N. Lackey facts for kids
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Stephen N. Lackey
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| Born | January 22, 1980 |
| Occupation | Public Affairs Advisor, Hedge Fund Manager, Fundraiser |
| Political party | Independent |
Stephen N. Lackey, born on January 22, 1980, is an American businessman and helper of communities. He manages money for a living and also gives a lot to charity. He is known for helping big companies and people donate money to good causes in their local areas.
Mr. Lackey started Vival Capital Management, a company that manages a lot of money. He also founded The Stephen Lackey Trust. This trust is like a special group that gathers ideas to help solve big problems around the world. He is also known for helping the Republican Party raise money for their campaigns.
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Helping Communities and Organizations
Stephen Lackey has helped many groups that do good work, especially those that are not for profit. He supported them with fundraising and public relations. He was one of the youngest people to work in fundraising for a big non-profit group in Tennessee. He also organized TEDxSweetAuburn in Atlanta, Georgia. These events share new ideas with many people.
Giving Back: Philanthropy
Mr. Lackey has given more than $10 million to charities and foundations. He especially focuses on helping children's healthcare. In 2010, he brought all his giving programs together into one non-profit group. This group is called Adults Getting Educated (AGE).
The AGE Scholarship Program
The AGE organization runs a special scholarship called the 'Coming of AGE Scholarship'. This scholarship helps college students in four different states. To get this scholarship, students must have earned their GED credential. A GED is a certificate that shows someone has high school-level academic skills.
Supporting Political Campaigns
Stephen Lackey started helping to connect African-American donors, often pastors, with conservative political candidates. This began during the second presidential campaign of George W. Bush. Later, he moved back to Atlanta. There, he worked on plans and programs to bring black conservatives together.
Public Role in Politics
In 2011, Mr. Lackey began to speak publicly about his work. He became a commentator and a planner for conservative ideas. In 2012, BET News included Stephen N. Lackey in their list of 'Republicans to Watch'. He also planned and hosted the Republican Visions Luncheon. This event was sponsored by Quarles & Brady, LLP. It was the largest gathering of African-American conservatives at the 2012 Republican Convention in Tampa, Florida.
Media Interviews
Mr. Lackey has been interviewed by several news outlets. These interviews brought him national attention. Some of these interviews include:
- The Huffington Post: "The Black Republican Dilemma"
- NewsOne: "Being Black and Republican in the Obama Era"
- BET: "GOP Forms Future Majority Caucus"
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