This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alicia Robb argues that women in impact investing are essential because they are more likely to invest in other women, who have traditionally been left out of venture capital…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Marshall Project reports that the first black female prosecutor of St. Louis has filed a lawsuit against her city’s leadership over the systemic oppression of black…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study led by Thomas S. Dee, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), demonstrates that black male achievement programs and similar investments can have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rheeda Walker, professor of psychology and director of the culture, risk and resilience research laboratory at the University of Houston, examines the increase in teen suicide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lindsay Hill at the Raikes Foundation highlights five lessons to remember on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and throughout the year. • How can funders incorporate these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert K. Ross and Amy Chung share how creating and staying accountable for racial equity goals are central to their mission. • How can you better…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brentin Mock explains how CityLab and urban sociologist Junia Howell worked to create a liveability index to rate cities for black women. • What can we learn from disparities…
Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge discusses a homecoming video from the University of Wisconsin which brought to light the issue of campus diversity. • What are the possible underlying reasons for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Leah Penniman explains how black farmers are coping with the outsized climate impact that they experience through various climate resilience techniques. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Greg Miller explains that Mapping Prejudice is using historical records to show why Minneapolis has the lowest rate of homeownership among African American households of any U.S. city. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Naaz Modan writes about the New York City school district still shows signs of segregation, however, this new data can help more integration efforts. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Banks, CEO of the Eagle Academy Foundation, explains the origin and planning of the Rising Voices Library, a curated collection of literature that showcases men and…