This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Christina Sharpe talks with artist Lorna Simpson about the impact of her work concerning race, gender and identity. Simpson recently received recognition for her work with the annual SMFA Medal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • DNA testing companies like 23andMe and MyHeritage have stepped up to offer separated immigrant families free test kits to help with reunification. Although these companies guaranteed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Since taking office, the far-right Law and Justice Party (PiS) has dramatically changed Poland’s political structure. According to News Deeply, the new leadership has passed a plethora…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Many reports and studies have proven the underlying racial bias in America’s criminal justice system. Karol V. Mason, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discusses the disproportionate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • News Deeply tells the story of Violet Babu and Eunice Awino, two Kenyan women who were tired of the traditional work offered to women and decided to flip the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Over 2,000 migrant children have been separated from their families at the southern U.S. border within the past few weeks due to strict immigration enforcement. Here,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Laura Markle Downton and Jessica Sandoval describe the solitary confinement health crisis in the United States and how funders can make an impact on this issue. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Center for High Impact Philanthropy offers ways donors can fund services for the separated migrant families. Most of the services listed provide much needed legal assistance to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rosy Delamarter, a 17-year-old patient at Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic, shares her story about discovering her identity and the process of transitioning. • Young people grappling…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for Philanthropy Women, HERitage Giving Fund founding office Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew discusses the origins of the giving circle as part of the Dallas Women’s Foundation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • News Deeply discusses the gaps in aid response during an influx of refugee arrivals to Europe, and how the volunteerism of migrants themselves have helped fill…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amanda Ripley explains how researchers discovered that in order to escape intractable conflict – like the divide in America – discussions need nuance and complication. • How…