Early 2021 saw record-setting numbers of unaccompanied children arriving at the southwest border, accompanied by much public scrutiny over their care while in federal custody. Less attention has been paid,…
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Click here for more.“Police bodycams—when they’re turned on—even the playing field by introducing objective evidence into the investigation of complaints about police behavior,” says Volkan Topalli, professor at Georgia State University. “This technology…
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Click here for more.Efforts to increase how much philanthropic funding goes to minority-led environmental organizations are gaining momentum, with one group’s push for transparency from the nation’s top climate donors drawing big-name support. For months,…
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Click here for more.For Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO), sleeping away from the comfort of a bed is an unfortunately familiar feeling. Years ago, Bush had to live out of her car for a…
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Click here for more.In many ways, Maleta Kimmons defines her neighborhood by what it lacks. Kimmons, who prefers to go by the name Queen, said what her neighborhood doesn’t lack is pollution. Near…
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Click here for more.On July 31, the CDC eviction and the Federal Housing Finance Agency foreclosure moratoriums expired (the single family home eviction moratorium is set to expire September 30, 2021), leaving millions…
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Click here for more.About Jeff and Tricia Issue area: Education, Youth and Young Adult Homelessness, Impact-driven Philanthropy Geographic focus: National and Washington State Giving vehicle: Raikes Foundation Years in philanthropy: 18 Time spent…
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Click here for more.About Armando Issue area: Latino arts, culture, education, and leadership Regional focus: Santa Clara County, Calif. Vehicle: Castellano Family Foundation Years in philanthropy: 7 Time spent on philanthropy (weekly): 6…
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Click here for more.About Bill and Holly Issue areas: Racial and gender justice Geographic focus: United States, with a focus on Washington State Vehicle: The Share Fund, a participatory grantmaking fund not limited…
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Click here for more.About Farhad Issue area: Just transition; climate, racial, and economic justice Regional Focus: Domestic Vehicle: Chorus Foundation – sunsetting foundation Years in philanthropy: 15 Time spent on philanthropy (weekly): Full time Wealth story: Gifted…
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Click here for more.Latisha Coleman, director of Redesign and assistant principal at Anacostia High School in Washington, DC, made some tough calls last year. Before COVID-19, the school had worked closely with families…
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Click here for more.Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott, two of the biggest U.S. donors, have joined forces by funding the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge. The contest, intended to expand the power and…