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Human Rights

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    Investing in Black-led Organizations in King County

    Byrd Barr Place | Seattle Foundation | Cardea Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Byrd Barr Place, Seattle Foundation, and Cardea share insights from a survey of Black-led organizations in King County to inform donor decisions.  • What are you already…

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    Arts and Social-Emotional Learning Can Help Boost Student Achievement

    Education Dive

    Giving Compass’ Take: • School leaders convened to discuss how the arts can drive progress in social-emotional learning curricula, which can then help promote positive school climate.  • How are…

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    Strengthening the Black Food Sovereignty Movement

    Food Tank Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Katie Howell, writing for Food Tank, spotlights the Black Yield Institute in Baltimore, for its work bringing together Black institutions and Black-owned businesses to help govern…

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    The Cognitive Impact of Racism on African-American Women

    The Conversation Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Epidemiologists at Boston University found that African-American women who have experienced more racism also show poor cognitive function. However, an important limitation of the study is…

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    Highlighting Collaborative Philanthropy Efforts to End the Legacy of Racism and Anti-Blackness

    PhilanTopic Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Rajasvini Bhansali, executive director of the Solidaire Network, explains how the collective of donors and foundations are ending the legacy of racism through an activist-centered model.  •…

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    Building a Strong Nation State Via Civic Gifts and Volunteering

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elisabeth S. Clemens’ timely new book, Civic Gifts: Voluntarism and the Making of the American Nation-State, discusses how citizens’ civic gifts and volunteering have a history of subsidizing what…

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    The Underfunding of Organizations with Leaders of Color

    Harlem World Aug 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • An article at Harlem World Magazine describes how institutional racism and underfunding create an uphill battle for organizations with leaders of color. • How can we…

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    Local Government Can Push Back Against the Myth of Declining Democracy

    Governing Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Former Indianapolis mayor Stephen Goldsmith lists some advice aimed at community leaders to instill more public trust in local government. • Transparency and thoughtfulness are two key elements…

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    The Impact of Supporting Underserved Entrepreneurs

    NextBillion

    Giving Compass’ Take: • NextBillion reports on the Opportunity Fund, which has made more than 13,800 loans to small and micro business owners — many of whom are immigrant entrepreneurs.…

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    The Varying Gaps in Chicago’s Remote Special Education

    Chalkbeat Aug 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Samantha Smylie, at Chalkbeat, discusses the varying gaps in learning for students in Chicago’s remote special education programs. • How can we make sure students in…

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    How to Handle Criminal Justice Budgets During COVID-19

    Urban Institute Aug 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute discusses how governments can equitably and effectively manage criminal justice budgets during the COVID-19 economic recession. • What can we do to learn from…

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    Five Ways COVID-19 Affects People with Disabilities

    Forbes Aug 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Andrew Pulrang, writing for Forbes, explains five ways COVID-19 affects people with disabilities differently, as so many of life’s structures are unaccommodating. • How do the ways…

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