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Race and Ethnicity

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    Fighting Health-related Systemic Disparities [Audio]

    Silicon Valley Community Foundation Aug 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • André Chapman and Noha Aboaleta discuss how the COVID-19 BLACK initiative aims to fight systemic disparities in health systems in Silicone Valley.  • How can funders ensure…

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    Hair Bias Impacts Job Opportunities for Black Women

    Futurity Aug 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Samiha Khanna shares research that reveals bias against natural hairstyles keeps Black women from being seen as “professional,” reducing their job opportunities.   • Identifying biases is an…

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    How African American Philanthropy Has Always Come From a Culture of Generosity [Audio]

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Aug 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Gordon Voss interviews Tyrone Freeman at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and Stasia Washington at First Foundation Advisors, about the landscape of…

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    The Successful COVID-19 Response From One Native Tribe Can Lead By Example

    YES! Magazine Aug 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has taken many steps to build an effective approach to responding to COVID-19, through rapid testing and contact tracing.  • How…

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    What Does Racial Inequality Look Like in 2020?

    The National Urban League Aug 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from The National Urban League reveals that some progress was made toward equity leading up to COVID-19 but the pandemic reveals the gaps that Black,…

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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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    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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    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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    How COVID-19 Impacts First-Gen and Minority College Students

    The Hechinger Report Aug 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ted Mitchell explains how first-gen and minority college students experience disproportionate disruptions to their learning during COVID-19. • How does this threaten to reverse the recent…

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    Why We Must Confront Philanthropy’s Ecosystem for Improved Racial Justice

    Skoll Foundation Aug 14, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Atti Worku, founder and CEO of education and community development nonprofit Seeds of Africa, discusses the changes that the philanthropy ecosystem must go through to improve racial justice…

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