North America

No, those photos you saw from past Climate Week NYC events and similar gatherings over the years weren’t washed out: They were just overall very white. Despite the data confirming…

A world where women are empowered is a better world for all. If women had unlimited access to all the positions we deserve —  as leaders, healers, scientists, writers, artists,…

As of 2020, millions of formerly incarcerated people in 13 states had recovered their right to vote. After the November general election, my co-reporter, Nicole Lewis, was curious to understand the impact formerly incarcerated…

When schools and daycares shuttered, when food and other supply chains broke, who delivered baby supplies to parents juggling virtual work and young children? Who opened emergency childcare centers for…

Over the past decade, many health foundations have shifted from funding specific programs to addressing social determinants of health by supporting policy and systems change strategies Abundant research has demonstrated that low-income communities of color face structural barriers to health that…

An increase in assaults on transit workers has contributed to operator shortages, preventing many agencies from offering high-quality transit services.

Conflict, forced relocation and climate change have disrupted the lives of millions of people around the world. In Ukraine, for example, a year of armed conflict has resulted in the displacement of more than 13 million people and the destruction of much of the nation’s infrastructure, including…

A recent Urban event brought together experts on rural health equity to offer strategies for rural practitioners to form partnerships, use data, and access financing to address health challenges.

Towns: Funding, curriculum integration and accountability are key areas for state and district leaders to focus on to get students back on track…

For the study in the Journal of Research on Adolescence, researchers examined how structural oppression and anti-LGBTQ policies in individual US states intersect and can predict suicide risk. “Our research suggests…

What does nonprofit capacity strengthening mean and why is it important? How has it evolved and what are emerging trends in the field? As part of its Organizational Effectiveness (OE)…

Whether it’s through sponsorship or pro bono work, there’s a match for every type of small business owner to raise their profile while making a difference.