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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 2009, Rue Mapp started a blog to share her experience participating in outdoor recreation activities as a Black woman in America. That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

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Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America. Not only did I have the good fortune to receive a world-class education, but my learning was steeped in the history and lived experience of Black people. My story isn’t unique. But HBCUs are far more than just educational institutions.

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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

My professors took a chance on me and found a television internship that turned into a full-time reporting gig, all while juggling classes during my senior year. As we celebrate Black History Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters will shine a spotlight on the contributions of African-Americans. De Anna and Sharmel are still connected today.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proceeds benefit the Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit working to end the killing in America’s animal shelters through adoption, spay and neuter education, and no-kill initiatives. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 2) Fair Indigo :: fairindigo.com.

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Remembering Franklin Thomas

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Many will remember Franklin Thomas as the president of Ford Foundation, fewer will realize that he was the first Black foundation president in America, but I knew him as my boss and mentor. Frank spoke to our orientation class as we watched a film that Ford had funded depicting Black stereotypes in American media.

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48 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Proceeds benefit the Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit working to end the killing in America’s animal shelters through adoption, spay and neuter education, and no-kill initiatives. The Field Museum Store offers gifts for those interested in science and cultural, natural, and human history. 28) Home T :: thehomet.com.

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July Cause Awareness: Disability Pride Month

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How to celebrate Disability Pride Month Learn about the history of the Disability Rights Movement Before you start celebrating Disability Pride Month, learn about why you should be celebrating! While the history primer we’ve already provided is a great place to start, the history of disability rights is vast and there is so much to learn.