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    What Am I Defending? The Lack Of Racial Equity In Philanthropy

    Camelback Ventures

    I grew up in a communally-engaged family, participated in social action projects throughout my school years, and have been in the nonprofit world for my entire professional career. Even with…

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    The Need for Prisons and Jails to Continue Decarcerating

    Prison Policy Initiative Jun 25, 2021

    At the start of the pandemic, public health and medical officials were already warning that incarcerated people would be uniquely vulnerable to the spread of the disease and its most serious medical…

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    How Community Development Can Support LGBTQ+ People

    LISC Jun 25, 2021

    As we begin to emerge from our homes and our prolonged isolation in the wake of the pandemic, celebrating Pride Month this June is particularly meaningful. Pride is over fifty…

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    Challenging Overt and Unconscious Bias [Video]

    The Aspen Institute

    This panel will examine bias in the public space and its influence on politics, justice, and society in the United States. Featured speakers will share how their creative works and…

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    How Do We Get More Young People to Vote as Adults?

    Brookings

    Though civic organizations and politicians try to improve voter turnout — via advertising, early voting, vote-by-mail programs, “get out the vote” campaigns and voter registration efforts — some of these programs…

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    Jail Deaths Reach Record High as Populations Become More Rural and Female

    Prison Policy Initiative Jun 25, 2021

    In so many communities nationwide, jails act as reception centers for those experiencing poverty, mental health crises, or substance use disorders. Just a few days ago, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez referred…

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    The State of Family Recovery After the COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Hechinger Report Jun 25, 2021

    Although rates of material hardship among families with young children have been declining in recent months, 1 in 4 families recently surveyed by RAPID-EC, a biweekly survey of families with young children,…

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    There is Still Concern for Homeowners From Low-to moderate-income-class Families

    Brookings Jun 25, 2021

    Widespread vaccinations and relaxed CDC restrictions have stimulated a robust economic rebound. Since the start of the pandemic, the U.S. unemployment rate declined dramatically from a peak of 14.8% to roughly…

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    Why it’s Such a Big Deal That the NFL’s Carl Nassib Came Out as Gay

    The Conversation Jun 24, 2021

    The video was short and simple, but for America’s gay community it was a blockbuster event. In an Instagram post, Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib announced from his…

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    Combating Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

    GlobalGiving

    Gender-based violence remains one of the most common human rights abuses in the world. In Nigeria, at least one in every three women is likely to have been beaten or…

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    How Talent Justice Can Improve Nonprofit Sector Equity [Video]

    Fund the People Jun 24, 2021

    Recently Fund the People’s Rusty Stahl had the opportunity to be in dialogue about “talent justice” with Dr. Judy Lubin, head of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity (and lead researcher…

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    How Nonprofit Boards Can Achieve Gender Equity

    Charity Navigator Jun 24, 2021

    One of the leading issues within the nonprofit sector is board diversity. Boards are often composed of people from the same socioeconomic status, the same gender, race, and overall, the…

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