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    Farhad Ebrahimi: Helping Communities Build Political Power

    Time to Act Aug 6, 2021

    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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    One Foundation’s Journey to Becoming an Anti-racist Organization

    PEAK Grantmaking

    In the first of a series of conversations between PEAK Grantmaking President and CEO Satonya Fair and members of the PEAK community, she spoke with Jim Canales, President and Trustee…

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    The Impact of Upward Mobility and Opportunity on Black Male Mortality

    Futurity Aug 5, 2021

    Upward mobility, the capacity to improve one’s socioeconomic status, is key to realizing the American dream of a long, prosperous, and happy life, researchers say. In a new study, they…

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    The Role of Asian-Americans Fighting for Reproductive Justice

    NCRP Aug 4, 2021

    I started noticing a change on my daily walks a couple months ago: a portrait of an Asian-American woman with the words “We belong here” written on them. These vibrant…

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    Why Philanthropy Needs to Thoughtfully Commit to Racial Equity

    NCRP Aug 4, 2021

    In April 2018 NCRP joined a new campaign to rally movement leaders to hold funders accountable who espouse racial equity values but whose actions harm communities, especially Black, Indigenous and…

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    How Local Governments Can Ensure Relief Funding Allocation is Strategic

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Aug 4, 2021

    You can almost hear the sighs of relief. Only a few months ago, state and local officials across the United States were preparing for the worst. In some cases, the…

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    American Environmentalism’s Racist Roots Have Shaped Global Thinking About Conservation

    The Conversation

    The United States is having a long-overdue national reckoning with racism. From criminal justice to pro sports to pop culture, Americans increasingly are recognizing how racist ideas have influenced virtually…

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    Organizations Reinforcing Black Communities and Food Systems

    Food Tank Aug 4, 2021

    Following the murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, people around the United States are protesting racism, police brutality, inequality, and violence in their own communities. No matter your…

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    Homes Are Flooding Outside FEMA’s 100-year Flood Zones, and Racial Inequality Is Showing Through

    The Conversation

    When hurricanes and other extreme storms unleash downpours like Tropical Storm Beta has been doing in the South, the floodwater doesn’t always stay within the government’s flood risk zones. New…

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    Racial Justice Means Investing in Black-led Organizations

    Medium

    Togetherness is a defining characteristic of collective giving groups like Charlotte’s New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP). I, along with my fellow members, share values around preserving culture, building community…

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    We Need to End the Spread of Misinformation to End the Pandemic

    The Rockefeller Foundation Aug 1, 2021

    An analysis of over 4.5 million social media posts found that false news stories were 70 percent more likely to be shared than true stories. This failure is causing significant harm…

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    The Excellence of Black Philanthropy: Celebrating the Legacy of Charitable Giving Within Black Communities

    Philanthropy Together Aug 1, 2021

    As the calendar page turns to August, we welcome Black Philanthropy Month — a global celebration of African-descent giving. Giving in all its forms is a longstanding tradition in the…

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