This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The older an adult thinks a Black child is, the more likely the adult is to incorrectly view the child as being angry, according to a new study. There was…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Tomorrow is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. This day recognizes that Black women in the United States have to work from the start of January 2020 through August 2, 2021…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What does it mean to authentically know a community and invest in its progress and growth? This is the question we ask ourselves as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In Rich Thanks to Racism: How the Ultra Wealthy Profit from Racial Injustice, I introduce the concept of “strategic racism,” which is when efforts to defend or expand systemic racism result…
Welcome to the tenth episode in our mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF’s Community Advisory Council. Listen to the previous episode in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 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,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 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…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 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…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 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…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 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…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 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…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 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…