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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

Candid

While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. This was necessary, as Black students continued to be unwelcome at institutions of higher education, despite legislation that promised otherwise.

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January Cause Awareness: National Mentoring Month

Qgiv

That’s why we take time every January to celebrate National Mentoring Month! If you’re wondering how you can celebrate the mentors in your life or even become a mentor yourself, here’s a little bit about National Mentoring Month. How to Celebrate National Mentoring Month. About National Mentoring Month.

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November Cause Awareness: National Native American Heritage Month

Qgiv

Read on to learn about the origins of National Native American Heritage Month, how you can celebrate, and what nonprofits you can support this November. As part of his goal to create a heritage day for the “First Americans,” he persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for acknowledgment for three years.

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The Top 4 Things You Missed at Dreamforce 2021

Saleforce Nonprofit

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has always prided itself on cultivating strong relationships. The Education Cloud portion of the event featured two student success Trailblazers from Case Western Reserve University who are using Education Cloud to drive learner and institution success.

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August Awareness: National Back to School Month

Qgiv

For students, teachers, parents, and guardians across the nation, the arrival of August signals the end of summer vacation and the arrival of back-to-school season. How to celebrate National Back to School Month. Here are a few charities you can donate to for National Back to School Month to support teachers and students.

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Power of Storytelling | Harmony for Change: The Global Impact of Playing For Change

Pamela Grow

Playing For Change leverages this by directly impacting over 50,000 students through on-site teachers. Armed with a mobile recording studio and cameras, they embarked on a journey across America, resulting in the award-winning documentary, “A Cinematic Discovery of Street Music.”

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Nonprofit Technology Celebrates International Women's Day

Tech Soup

I'm not a woman, but I am a wholehearted celebrant of International Women's Day. The earliest Women's Day observance was held in 1909 in New York, when the Socialist Party of America commemorated a strike of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. women became the majority of law students. Full disclosure.