The Southampton African American Museum first opened its
doors on Juneteenth 2021. The mission of the museum is
to promote an understanding and appreciation of African
American culture by creating programs that will preserve
the past, encourage learning and enhance the life of the
community. The Southampton African
American Museum researches and collects local history,
produces media events, creates exhibits and community
celebrations.
About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the author of the
book "Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By
What You Give". Jean is often referred to as "the
first lady of philanthropy" by the press because of her
generosity and extensive work as a volunteer fundraiser
and leader in the philanthropic world. She serves on the
boards of many charitable organizations and each year
chairs upwards of eight different charity galas. Among
the many causes she champions are those involved in
women’s rights, rights of the underserved, health care,
and animal welfare.
Jean serves on the boards of the American
Humane, Southampton Hospital Association, NYC Mission
Society, French Heritage Society, Couture Council of the
Museum at FIT, Casita Maria, NY Women's Foundation,
Global Strays, New York Women's Foundation, and
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board. A
Catholic, she served on the board of the Jewish Board
for 28 years and now is one of their honorary trustees.
Jean served as the national spokesperson
for the American Humane's “Feed the Hungry” Covid-19
program, an initiative that raised $1,000,000 to
provide food for over 1,000,000 animals living in 109
different shelters across the United States. She is the
Ambassador for the Southampton Animal Shelter.
For her philanthropy Jean has been
honored many times by groups including the American
Humane, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, American Heart
Association, American Cancer Society, New York City
Mission Society, Southampton Animal Shelter, Surgeons of
Hope, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research, Al Sharpton's
National Action Network, the Ellen Hermanson Foundation,
Pet Philanthropy Circle, Animal Zone International,
Health Advocates for Older People, Youth Counselling
League, the NYC International Film Festival Foundation,
the Jewish Board, and the Hadassah. In December 2020
Dan's Paper named her Philanthropist of the Year at
their Long Island Power Women's Award Ceremony.Je
Jean is the producer and host of the
television show "Successful Philanthropy" which
airs six times weekly through LTV studios in East
Hampton, NY, and then several times each week on Sun20TV
in Southampton, NY. On her TV program Jean interviews
politicians, celebrities, business leaders,
philanthropic leaders , and has even interviewed a
U.S. presidential candidate.
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Martin Shafiroff is a Vice Chairman of the investment
firm Stifel and heads up a department for private client
services. He is a philanthropist who actively supports
many causes.