A Legacy of Impact: The Ripple Effect of Strategic Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropy creates lasting change by addressing systemic challenges, empowering communities, and shaping brighter futures. Learn more.
A Legacy of Impact: The Ripple Effect of Strategic Philanthropy
Strategic philanthropy creates lasting change by addressing systemic challenges, empowering communities, and shaping brighter futures. Learn more.
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What Is Environmental Racism?
People often think of the environment as a force beyond human control, but many people neglect to consider the role that humans play in the creation of environmental hazards. Hazards, including pollution, toxic waste dumps and deforestation, have led to even bigger issues, such as contaminated water and unhealthy air
What Is Environmental Justice?
“Cancer Alley” is the nickname for an 85-mile stretch between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA that is home to a predominantly Black community. This region was given the nickname because the cancer rate in this area is fifty times greater than most other areas of the U.S. This region
Famous Black Inventors Past and Present
Throughout U.S. history, many inventors have contributed to society, including Thomas Edison, who made the incandescent light bulb and Henry Ford, who created the moving assembly line to produce cars. Often, Black inventors like Garrett Morgan, George Washington Carver and Madam C.J. Walker are forgotten and left behind. However, many
What Is Gentrification?
Gentrification impacts one of the most critical areas of society: housing. Since it was first described in the 1960s by sociologist Ruth Glass, gentrification has become a commonly discussed and debated topic. But, what exactly is gentrification? In this article, we will discuss what gentrification is, its causes and where
What Are the Top HBCUs in the U.S.?
Broadmoor, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established with the primary purpose of educating Black Americans. Even though HBCUs make up just 3% of the U.S.’s total colleges and universities, they have and continue to help to educate and inspire many successful leaders
What Is Discrimination?
Discrimination is a pervasive problem that takes many forms. No matter the reason for discrimination, it can have detrimental effects on a person’s personal and professional development. But, what exactly is discrimination? Below, we discuss the common forms of discrimination, different examples of discrimination and resources that can be used
What Is Environmental Racism?
People often think of the environment as a force beyond human control, but many people neglect to consider the role that humans play in the creation of environmental hazards. Hazards, including pollution, toxic waste dumps and deforestation, have led to even bigger issues, such as contaminated water and unhealthy air
What Is Environmental Justice?
“Cancer Alley” is the nickname for an 85-mile stretch between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA that is home to a predominantly Black community. This region was given the nickname because the cancer rate in this area is fifty times greater than most other areas of the U.S. This region
Famous Black Inventors Past and Present
Throughout U.S. history, many inventors have contributed to society, including Thomas Edison, who made the incandescent light bulb and Henry Ford, who created the moving assembly line to produce cars. Often, Black inventors like Garrett Morgan, George Washington Carver and Madam C.J. Walker are forgotten and left behind. However, many
What Is Gentrification?
Gentrification impacts one of the most critical areas of society: housing. Since it was first described in the 1960s by sociologist Ruth Glass, gentrification has become a commonly discussed and debated topic. But, what exactly is gentrification? In this article, we will discuss what gentrification is, its causes and where
What Are the Top HBCUs in the U.S.?
Broadmoor, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established with the primary purpose of educating Black Americans. Even though HBCUs make up just 3% of the U.S.’s total colleges and universities, they have and continue to help to educate and inspire many successful leaders
What Is Discrimination?
Discrimination is a pervasive problem that takes many forms. No matter the reason for discrimination, it can have detrimental effects on a person’s personal and professional development. But, what exactly is discrimination? Below, we discuss the common forms of discrimination, different examples of discrimination and resources that can be used