This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Katie Howell, writing for Food Tank, spotlights the Black Yield Institute in Baltimore, for its work bringing together Black institutions and Black-owned businesses to help govern…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Epidemiologists at Boston University found that African-American women who have experienced more racism also show poor cognitive function. However, an important limitation of the study is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rajasvini Bhansali, executive director of the Solidaire Network, explains how the collective of donors and foundations are ending the legacy of racism through an activist-centered model. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An article at Harlem World Magazine describes how institutional racism and underfunding create an uphill battle for organizations with leaders of color. • How can we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ted Mitchell explains how first-gen and minority college students experience disproportionate disruptions to their learning during COVID-19. • How does this threaten to reverse the recent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Atti Worku, founder and CEO of education and community development nonprofit Seeds of Africa, discusses the changes that the philanthropy ecosystem must go through to improve racial justice…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Equitable Growth reports on how Black Women’s Equal Pay Day reflects the overwhelming injustices that Black women face in the U.S. labor market. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jared Wadley highlights the detrimental impact of masculinity norms — such as self-reliance — on Black men, many of whom don’t seek the help they need.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Diana Falchuk discusses Facing Race, a national conference sponsored by Race Forward, that examines the role of arts and culture in local government. • What role can you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Eric Horvath explains why corporations’ commitment to racial justice must encompass much more than financial support and police reform. • Why is a deep understanding of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is some guidance on how to implement equity at different stages of the grantmaking process, and some potential obstacles, along with solutions, that you may…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to new research from U. Michigan, the use of facial recognition in schools is heightening the risk of racism and the potential for privacy erosion…