By The Conversation February 06, 2024 When historian Carter Woodson created “Negro History Week” in 1926, which became “Black History Month” in 1976, he sought not to just celebrate prominent Black historical figures but to transform how white America saw and valued all African Americans. However, many issues in the history of Black Americans can … Continue reading How Black communities turned the map into a tool for justice
By Safi Aziz June 18, 2023 We, the people, are taking steps to own the world—starting with a golf course tucked away in a Scottish village called Spey Bay. The Scottish Wildlife Trust depicts Spey Bay as a “beautiful coastal reserve [where] constant changes caused by the river create a succession of habitats.” … Continue reading URL communities are finally buying the IRL world
By Nikki Clifton June 16, 2023 As we continue to navigate the challenges of global crises, it’s safe to say the logistics industry has been put to the test. Optimizing supply chains across industries has become more crucial than ever. The need for prompt delivery of supplies and the ability to switch delivery locations … Continue reading Using logistics to build inclusive, resilient communities
By Talib Visram August 04, 2022 Though it’s 98% contained today, the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire has been burning in New Mexico since April, becoming the largest fire in the state’s history. By late June, it had burned through almost 350,000 acres and destroyed 900 structures. More troubling still is that most of the counties … Continue reading Wildfires disproportionately impact low-income people. Here’s how communities can protect them
Fund will provide grants, ad credits, equipment and connection with corporate sponsors. Constantine von Hoffman on March 28, 2022 Pinterest today announced $ 1.2 million in additional funding for its Creator Fund, specifically targeting people from traditionally underrepresented groups. The funds – which are a combination of cash grants, ad credits and equipment – will … Continue reading Pinterest offers more funding to creators from marginalized communities
By James Rojas and John Kamp February 18, 2022 What do you want to see in your neighborhood? What do you want to see in your park? What do you want to see on your street? These are questions that seem inclusive, democratic, and generous. And they are some of the most common … Continue reading To build the communities people really want, we need to talk less and play more
