Even though young children have a natural instinct for math, poor learning experiences are hindering their aptitude development and hurting their opportunities to pursue STEM-oriented careers. The problem begins in…
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Disparities in education funding, academic performance and school segregation still persist along racist lines drawn in the late 1930s, a new study has found. In the aftermath of the Great…
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Giving circles are a great way for people to come together and make a difference collectively, but they are not immune from the problems that have plagued the philanthropic sector,…
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This week, a white man drove 200 miles to Buffalo and murdered 10 people, most of whom were Black, citing the “Great replacement theory” espoused by many right-wing white supremacists.…
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An apparently racially motivated attack at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, resulted in 10 deaths on May 14, 2022, with the teenage suspect allegedly targeting Black shoppers in a…
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In this “Beyond the Great Unraveling: Weaving the World Anew” conference, John A. Powell delved deeply into the complexities of civil rights and liberties, structural racism, poverty, housing, racial and…
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The intentional inclusion of diverse perspectives leads to better decision making, more equitable outcomes, and a greater philanthropic impact. That is why we are committed to cultivating a culture that…
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The illusion of inclusion is defined as the “sometimes subtle ways that standards can appear to address race while at the same time marginalizing people of color,” (Heilig et al…
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Like all other forms of wealth in the United States, philanthropic wealth can be directly traced back to industries that relied on economic practices of extraction and exploitation, such as…
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Young people today are facing enormous challenges from the impact of the pandemic, resulting in significant educational needs to support their academic, social and emotional well-being and success. But schools…
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The pandemic—and more recently, the Texas power crisis—have brought attention to infrastructure challenges that have long plagued American Indian tribes and their citizens. Over the past 150 years, the Navajo Nation…
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In 2020, the world witnessed the United States navigate a presidential election amid growing tensions over white supremacy, structural racism, misinformation, and elected officials deliberately exacerbating ugly social divisions. At…
