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Today, I want to share with you a bunch of panel discussions that are being organized for South By Southwest, some by Food Tank and some by other groups we…

Extreme heat is taking an increasing toll across the U.S. in summertime. People who are incarcerated are among society’s most vulnerable groups and have been especially affected. More than a…

In the context of the San Francisco Fed’s work, equity refers to the idea that all people can fully contribute their talents and skills to participate in and benefit from…

A group of universities in Florida, New Jersey and New York announced last week they are forming a federally funded center to research “smart streetscapes.” The Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes will…

If you are suffering with chronic pain, diabetes, heart problems or any other condition, you want to be confident that your doctor will offer you an effective treatment. You certainly…

Echoing Green, a global social venture fund based in New York City, has released a report reflecting on nearly a decade of investment in Black leaders and communities through the Black…

Go to a restaurant or hotel in your city, and chances are you’ll find they’re contributing to our nation’s food waste problem. It’s not limited to organizations that serve food—I’d…

School shootings in the U.S. are national tragedies, and the toll they take in lives cut short and traumatized distinguishes the U.S. from other high-income countries. But there is another…

When New York Communities for Change helped lead a demonstration of 500 on Monday in Brooklyn to protest George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis, the grassroots group’s activism spoke to a…

To reduce poverty, donors and practitioners often focus on helping individuals access programs and address basic needs, such as employment training or affordable housing. These strategies are essential, but they…