This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Futurity, more talent and greater equality in the workforce have contributed to 25% of the United States’ GDP growth between 1990 and 2010. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite Pittsburgh reeling in recognition for being a “most livable” city, Brentin Mock at CityLab explains that the city council has voted to declare racism a health crisis.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • By framing school integration only as a benefit for all students because of racial diversity, integration advocates are commodifying desegregation and limiting the conversation. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeremie Greer urges action to close the existing racial gaps in nonprofit sector leadership in order to advance economic justice. • What role can funders play in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Senator Cory Booker is introducing a bill promoting baby bonds, or American Opportunity Accounts, to reduce America’s racial wealth gap and provide more opportunities for young…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Allana Akhtar and Hillary Hoffower give 9 mind-blowing statistics about the student-debt crisis’ impact on black borrowers as compared to white students. • How can funders best help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alicia Robb argues that women in impact investing are essential because they are more likely to invest in other women, who have traditionally been left out of venture capital…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Marshall Project reports that the first black female prosecutor of St. Louis has filed a lawsuit against her city’s leadership over the systemic oppression of black…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study led by Thomas S. Dee, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), demonstrates that black male achievement programs and similar investments can have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rheeda Walker, professor of psychology and director of the culture, risk and resilience research laboratory at the University of Houston, examines the increase in teen suicide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lindsay Hill at the Raikes Foundation highlights five lessons to remember on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and throughout the year. • How can funders incorporate these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert K. Ross and Amy Chung share how creating and staying accountable for racial equity goals are central to their mission. • How can you better…