This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Just three years old, Black Voters Matter has already proven it may be young, but it’s mighty. The organization was founded after co-founders Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown successfully mobilized Black…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly suggests that corporate leaders need to examine their business missions and if those values align with their philanthropy. • How can business leaders’ philanthropic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shervin Assari and T.J. Curry highlight studies that demonstrate that education and rising incomes do not protect Black men from discrimination and depression. • How can philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tina Nazerian reports that data was the first step toward equity for Baltimore City Public Schools – they identified racist school resource allocation – but now to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry argues that data is needed to fully describe the benefits of integrated schools in order to convince stakeholders to prioritize integration. • How can philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Eileen Farbman’s 30-year philanthropic journey began with a focus on issues facing women, from domestic violence to human trafficking. As she became closer to the problems and saw families navigate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Recent studies show that Black children are more likely to face deadlier outcomes and more complications after surgeries, compared to white children. • How can the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson explains that the “Start with Equity” report shows how leaders can improve equity for young children of color. • Are you ready to step up…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Celestin Monga, former senior economist at the World Bank, shares the deeply exclusive, divisive impact of long-standing racism in global development. • How does racism in global…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This Foundation Center report highlights the efforts of organizations that are making the most impact in improving life outcomes for black males. • How can philanthropists collaborate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This issue brief of data-driven research shows that the skills gap is a small contributor to the broader issue of wage inequality. • The authors suggest…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • GrowHaus, a non-profit indoor farm, low-cost marketplace, and educational center working to improve food security in north Denver employs promotoras – community health workers for Latinx communities-…