This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For too long, philanthropy has been focused on civic engagement as an activity that is typically done in even-number years between May and November. Money begins to flow in with…
In 1899, W.E.B. Du Bois published “The Philadelphia Negro,” a first-of-its-kind sociological case study of a Black community, combining urban ethnography, social history, and descriptive statistics. Its novel use of data to…
What it means to be policed in America varies from one community to another, reflecting a somber reality of American life: Where people live is often predictive of their experiences, opportunities, and…
In the second episode of season three, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette are joined by Patty McIlreavy, president and CEO of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), to discuss…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With more than 2,500 giving circles worldwide, it’s clear that people from all backgrounds are looking for ways to come together to make real change in society. Tyeshia Wilson is…
Popping up near bus stops, train stations, and other strategically placed locations within a driver’s line of vision are giant billboards in crisp black and white, proclaiming: Abortion is and will…
Dedicated to supporting marginalized students in the recovery community, Students Recover aims to create a virtual platform to support students at minority-serving institutions that do not offer collegiate recovery programs.…
A nationally representative survey of 8,027 Americans shows that across all racial demographics, overall interest in purchasing electric vehicles is high. Among those surveyed, 33% of white respondents, 38% of…
In my mental health work with college students, I’ve seen the importance of focusing therapy on things that are real, present, and specific. Many of my patients, especially young Black…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is no denying what many who work in or those who have lived through disasters have seen time and again: Disasters are not equalizers. Whether hurricanes, wildfires, humanitarian crises…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What Is Structural Racism, and Why Does It Matter? Although racism in the United States is often seen as the infliction of individual biases and hatred, racial disparities and inequities…
The first task of the physician is to alleviate the suffering caused by the immediate symptoms of a disease — but you can eliminate the symptoms and not affect the…