This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Hundreds of years of racist federal and institutional policies have denied wealth to Black, Indigenous and communities of color. Two organizations in Boston are shifting the narrative around local funding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “Oppressed people, whatever their level of formal education, have the ability to understand and interpret the world around them, to see the world for what it is, and move to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. My recent posts on ARTSblog have focused on public art created by Native American artists. Here, I turn my focus to the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF), a national arts service organization. Having served…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan propose to address racial inequities through significant infrastructure, workforce, education, and child care investments. These kinds of targeted investments could address historic discriminatory practices and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With summer coming around and COVID-19 travel restrictions loosening all around the country, Americans are eager to return to the great outdoors after a year-long quarantine. Of course, nothing says…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we begin to emerge from our homes and our prolonged isolation in the wake of the pandemic, celebrating Pride Month this June is particularly meaningful. Pride is over fifty…
This panel will examine bias in the public space and its influence on politics, justice, and society in the United States. Featured speakers will share how their creative works and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In so many communities nationwide, jails act as reception centers for those experiencing poverty, mental health crises, or substance use disorders. Just a few days ago, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez referred…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Widespread vaccinations and relaxed CDC restrictions have stimulated a robust economic rebound. Since the start of the pandemic, the U.S. unemployment rate declined dramatically from a peak of 14.8% to roughly…
Recently Fund the People’s Rusty Stahl had the opportunity to be in dialogue about “talent justice” with Dr. Judy Lubin, head of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity (and lead researcher…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The federal government will investigate its past oversight of Native American boarding schools and work to “uncover the truth about the loss of human life and the lasting consequences” of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Eliel Paulino was less than a block from his apartment complex late one night in 2015 when red police lights flashed in his SUV’s rearview mirror. After he pulled into his parking…