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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

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Most of our nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were started by philanthropists and free Blacks as a way to offer the best, and often only, higher education experience for Black people. Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America. We were so excited!

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a.

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I'll Text for Food

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Hunger is a serious issue in America, especially in these hard times. Tyson Foods has perfected a social media strategy that leverages blog comments for food donations as noted on the Fast Company blog ,part of its innovative giving series. He has also called for a national day of service on January 19, Martin Luther King Day.

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I'm Taking the Pledge Against Hunger, Won't You?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As our nation's needs soar, and charitable donations plunge, it is taking its toll on the nonprofit sector. PledgeToEndHunger.com , a website designed to shine a bright light on the very real problem of childhood hunger in America. Write a blog post (if you have one) endorsing the Hunger Pledge. It's hard times.

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An Interview with Jessica Rauch about The Generation Project: Passionate about Teaching Young People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This got me curious about the young people blogging about education or doing projects. I taught in the Bronx for two years through Teach For America while working toward my M.A. in General Childhood Education at Bank Street College of Education. Glassbooth.org blog. Tell me about you Education is my passion. Who are they?

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Free Ranger Rick

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Your childhood hero, Ranger Rick, has been banished from Facebook. Ranger Rick Raccoon, the persona of the National Wildlife Federation and logical representative for the voice to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for our children's future has been silenced. When we first ventured onto Facebook, I created an Oxfam America profile.

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Get to Know the Lodestar Center: Elsbeth Pollack

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Welcome to a new ASU Lodestar Center Blog series, “Get to Know the Lodestar Center!” I’m really excited that we have opened up our program to folks with DACA status (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Meet the folks who are here to help you and your nonprofit succeed! Elsbeth Pollack Program Manager, Public Allies Arizona.

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