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In Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley,’ Black communities get all of the pollution—but very few of the jobs

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Inequity was especially pronounced in Louisiana, where people of color were underrepresented in both high- and low-paying jobs at chemical plants and refineries. Toxic air pollution in Louisianas petrochemical corridor, an area often referred to as Cancer Alley , has risen in recent years. petrochemical workforce.

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How to Start a Nonprofit in Louisiana

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Louisiana is more than Mardi Gras and Cajun cuisine. In this article, we provide a step-by-step process to help you start a new nonprofit in Louisiana and ensure you understand how to form […] The post How to Start a Nonprofit in Louisiana appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Events to Become Mobile-Friendly With Launch of DonorDrive New App

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When the nonprofit held a contest for new and big ideas to grow the program last year, Louisiana State University suggested a new mobile app to replace its existing solution.

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100 Americans vs. 100 Brits: TikTok’s latest debate is uniting America

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Some creators are responding with their own lineups, and the one lineup that really sold me on America beating Britain comes from comedian Keara Sullivan, @superkeara on TikTok , who drafted a "very diverse, broad-ranging fantasy team" of just 30 people she thinks could beat 100 British people: "Two people from Appalachia born and raised among the (..)

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The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership 

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Black CEOs are more prevalent in the South but still underrepresented In Georgia, 34% of nonprofits are led by Black CEOs, followed by Louisiana and Mississippi, at 30% each. However, these figures fall short of the Black adult population in these states. The gap is largest in Washington, D.C.,

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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Events to Become Mobile-Friendly With Launch of DonorDrive New App

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When the nonprofit held a contest for new and big ideas to grow the program last year, Louisiana State University suggested a new mobile app to replace its existing solution.

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How Louisiana State University Online & Continuing Education Increased Enrollment with Salesforce

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Louisiana State University Online and Continuing Education (LSU Online) is a part of the LSU family of institutions, a group of accredited, top-tier universities leading the charge toward innovations in distance learning. We wanted to make sure we had that 360-degree view of our students so that we could track them from beginning to end.