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Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

The book was so popular that it was also made into an award-winning hit film. Stevenson is a lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law School and started EJI to dedicate his life to fighting the unequal treatment of marginalized communities. Juneteenth is both an occasion for celebration and a moment for reflection.

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5 things to know about philanthropy to HBCUs

Candid

foundations steadily decreased their support of HBCUs, in terms of both percentage of total giving and grant dollars awarded. The number of large foundations awarding grants to HBCUs also decreased during this time. This increase, therefore, does not reflect philanthropic trends to the broader HBCU community. In fact, large U.S.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Attend Nonprofit Summit

Saleforce Nonprofit

We’ve already told you about conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall and Grammy award-winner Leslie Odom Jr. As we gain perspective following a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ll use this opportunity to reflect on what we’ve learned, and how to use those lessons to prepare us for the future. headlining our first-ever Nonprofit Summit.

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Living Plastic-Free with Beth Terry (Big Vision Podcast)

Have Fun - Do Good

She spearheaded the successful Take Back the Filter Brita recycling campaign in 2008, and her life and work have been profiled in Susan Freinkel's book, Plastic: A Toxic Love Story , in Captain Charles Moore's book, Plastic Ocean , and in the award-winning film, Bag It. You can follow her on Twitter at @PlasticfreeBeth.

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7 Ways to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saleforce Nonprofit

It emphasizes why direct action to break unjust laws is needed, rather than waiting for justice or equality to arrive. Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws eventually influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Toni Morrison was an American novelist, professor, Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winner.

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Nomad Cafe: How to Start a Green Cafe

Have Fun - Do Good

When the WorldChanging SF bloggers had their first face-to-face meeting there, I asked Chris if he would do an e-interview with me about how he started the cafe, what makes it green and how other people can start their own green cafes. Both of those laws passed and are now in effect. Secure financing. Get business cards printed.

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NpTech Tag: People Behind Tags, NpTech Timeline, Twitter, and More Widgets

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Michael Stein (East Coast) reflects on striving for simplicity in design. Tara Hunt's reflection describes Twitter's value, attraction, and benefits while Andy Carvin looks at the potential value from an ngo perspective. Today I Cried resigns ! Wayne Glynn's chemotherapy party photos in flickr , let's him wish him a speedy recovery.

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