Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
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Why Children of Color Disproportionately Lack Access to Outdoor Spaces
Going outside to enjoy parks and green spaces can help decrease stress, promote sharp thinking and creativity and improve mental health overall. However, people of color disproportionately lack access to these outdoor spaces, meaning that children of color are getting less time outside than white children. In the 2021 Outdoor
CARES Act Funding Goes to Erasing HBCU Student Debt
The CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, continues to help students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through this bill, the U.S. Department of Education disbursed approximately $1.6 billion to 45 HBCUs to go toward relieving debt, so that the schools can focus their
Robert F. Smith and the Southern Communities Initiative Recognized for Efforts to Increase Broadband Access
The Southern Communities Initiative, a project spearheaded by philanthropist Robert F. Smith, was recently recognized for its efforts to bring broadband internet access to historically underserved communities. An op-ed published in The Hill on Dec. 1, 2021 notes that internet access has become a necessity for accessing the modern economy,
Jane Street Donates $10 Million to Student Freedom Initiative
A 2020 McKinsey & Company Report found that the number of people of color in financial services drops 75% from entry-level positions to C-suite leadership. This means the number of people of color employed at the entry-level among U.S. financial services firms is disproportionate to the number of people of
Why Closing the Digital Gender Gap is Important
Gender equality is essential for a country’s growth. This means people of all genders must be fully empowered to contribute to the advancement of society and the economy. One way to build gender equity is to help close the digital gender gap, or the imbalance between the number of men
Preserving Youth Arts Education in the U.S.
There is certainly a need for funding arts education, but unfortunately it is frequently on the budget chopping block. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio cut the funding for arts education in the city’s public middle and high schools by roughly 70% for the 2021 school year, reducing the
Why Children of Color Disproportionately Lack Access to Outdoor Spaces
Going outside to enjoy parks and green spaces can help decrease stress, promote sharp thinking and creativity and improve mental health overall. However, people of color disproportionately lack access to these outdoor spaces, meaning that children of color are getting less time outside than white children. In the 2021 Outdoor
CARES Act Funding Goes to Erasing HBCU Student Debt
The CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, continues to help students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through this bill, the U.S. Department of Education disbursed approximately $1.6 billion to 45 HBCUs to go toward relieving debt, so that the schools can focus their
Robert F. Smith and the Southern Communities Initiative Recognized for Efforts to Increase Broadband Access
The Southern Communities Initiative, a project spearheaded by philanthropist Robert F. Smith, was recently recognized for its efforts to bring broadband internet access to historically underserved communities. An op-ed published in The Hill on Dec. 1, 2021 notes that internet access has become a necessity for accessing the modern economy,
Jane Street Donates $10 Million to Student Freedom Initiative
A 2020 McKinsey & Company Report found that the number of people of color in financial services drops 75% from entry-level positions to C-suite leadership. This means the number of people of color employed at the entry-level among U.S. financial services firms is disproportionate to the number of people of
Why Closing the Digital Gender Gap is Important
Gender equality is essential for a country’s growth. This means people of all genders must be fully empowered to contribute to the advancement of society and the economy. One way to build gender equity is to help close the digital gender gap, or the imbalance between the number of men
Preserving Youth Arts Education in the U.S.
There is certainly a need for funding arts education, but unfortunately it is frequently on the budget chopping block. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio cut the funding for arts education in the city’s public middle and high schools by roughly 70% for the 2021 school year, reducing the
