This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Carol Graham discusses research showing that economics and ambition play a part in the reason why black Americans suffering from poverty are more likely to be optimistic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pew Research Center reports that most Americans value racial and ethnic diversity in the workplace, but few want employers to consider race or ethnicity in hiring…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chris Teale reports that congestion pricing could increase equity in mobility and address climate change if the unpopular policy can be implemented. • Could congestion pricing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Faith in Minnesota (FiMN) shares lessons after scaling political programs and devising a two-year campaign strategy that engaged citizens in building a multiracial democracy. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New York City council recently approved a bill that requires NYC schools to create an integration plan if it doesn’t already have one. • As schools…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nancy Schoenfeld covers a DC initiative that assesses communities wants and needs around contraceptive care and defines its success on community satisfaction. • How can community engagement be included…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Liz Willen covers a new book on ‘rez ball’ and how Native American students do not have the same opportunities available to them to reach college. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christina Veiga and Amy Zimmer discuss the positive impact of Brooklyn’s diversity plan to shift demographics in middle schools. • Why is increasing diversity in schools important?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: The Power of a Wealthy PTA Author Suzanne Cope explores how parent-teacher associations can wield significant financial power in their communities and often exacerbate inequities in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Latino veterans make up 15 percent of active military personnel, but very few make it to the highest ranks of the military. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lillian M. Lowery provides a first-person perspective on the reality of racial discrimination in gifted education programs. • How can funders work to close the gaps…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Northwest Area Foundation describes its DEI journey as it pivots its grantmaking practices to be more inclusive of Native-led and other communities of color, while…