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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

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Prior to the Civil War, the education of Black Americans was prohibited in most states and discouraged in others, leaving many Black communities without access to the educational resources to build quality lives, much less wealth. She responded, “Hmm, I am going to Boston University. We were so excited! My story isn’t unique.

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May Cause Awareness: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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This is a month dedicated to celebrating the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and their many contributions and achievements throughout history. May is set aside every year to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans to American history and modern society.

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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Yet even despite these obstacles, on the night of the third day after the storm, I welcomed these two climate refugees into my home north of Boston. From there they traversed Long Island Sound to New London, Connecticut, and then drove to Boston. How did it happen? A network of grandchildren was activated.

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A History of How Modern ESG Came to Be

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The whitepaper will include the following history of ESG, components of ESG programming, an overview of measurement and management, perspectives from CSR leaders, resources to learn more and stay up to date with trends , and more. . Read more about the history of Earth Day here. . . Happy reading! . _ .

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Juneteenth Resources

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While we’ve included an extensive list of resources, we know it only just scratches the surface of what can be done. Whether you’re looking for educational resources or want to get involved, these organizations are a great place to start. Boston Juneteenth Events. Educational Resources. Organizations to Connect With.

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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This morning I attended the MacArthur Foundation Digital Learning briefing that was taking place at the Natural History Museum in NYC. META REFLECTION as it Relates to Nonprofits: -One of the points mentions that this is a new field - digital learning and media and that it was a cross disciplinary field. local time).

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

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The Resource Alliance / London, (Int.) TechNow is the longest-running nonprofit technology conference in the Pittsburgh region – a whole day devoted to new, important technology trends and resources for nonprofits. TechNow connects you with the resources, information and people your nonprofit needs to succeed! State/Local.