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“Black & Proud”

M+R

While “Say it Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)” addresses Black love, joy, and empowerment, the proud (on my t-shirt) is focused on self-affirmation, dignity, and equality. Taken together “Black & Proud” is a recognition that we live intersectional lives. That is, there are folks who both identify as Black and queer.

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Gates, Ford, Open Society announce commitments for gender equality

Candid

Announced at the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Gates Foundation's commitment will focus on three areas: women's economic empowerment, health and family planning, and leadership.

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Spotlighting the Benefits of the Stakeholder Economy at Davos 2022

Saleforce Nonprofit

Whether campaigning for the future of our planet, directing documentaries, or creating content that spotlights global issues, social empowerment and environmental education are at the core of Jack’s work. Cristina is an award-winning intentional storyteller with a focus on action, impact, and culture. Trust Roundtable.

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Caravan Studios for the Win: ReImagine: Opportunity Winner!

Tech Soup

The award amount is substantive enough for us to develop with real authority. Human trafficking survivors are better able to access the kinds of resources necessary to get safe and stable housing, social services, and economic empowerment. We submitted, with collaborators Aidmatrix, and made it to the finalist round.

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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But as Daniel Ben-Horin said, “Our theory of change states that software products are necessary, but not sufficient for empowerment of social change organizations. TechSoup works with 32 partners throughout the world to provide Microsoft products at a discount.

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Juneteenth Resources

Media Cause

Colorlines —Colorlines is a daily news site where race matters, featuring award-winning in-depth reporting, news analysis, opinion and curation. The Color of Law. Color Of Change —Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. Find yours here. Attend Events . So you want to talk about race.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

She has been the recipient of many awards, including Fast Company's 2007 Social Capitalist Award, and the League of Women Voters' Women Who Could Be President Award. The year before that, women in Morocco won an amazing change in the law. Until then, women had been considered minors under the law.

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