Apr 25, 2021 | Education, Equity, Technology
A new study by Gallup and educational technology company 2U suggests that online education, which has taken center stage in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic, could play a positive role in fostering greater equity in and access to quality higher education....
Apr 19, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Equity
Black Americans make up 13.4 percent of the U.S. population, but own only 2.2 percent of overall businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This data shines a light on the existing equity gap in the business world today – and the opportunity for companies to...
Mar 8, 2021 | Civil Rights, Equity, Politics
Earlier this week, the Biden administration released a statement urging the House to vote in favor of the proposal. In debate on the House floor Wednesday evening before the vote, Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota said Minneapolis is still traumatized by...
Mar 1, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Equity
When CannaVibes Emporium opens on March 4, they want the public to know exactly who they’re buying their cannabis from. That is, a family-owned, locally owned and Black-owned dispensary. The entrepreneurs behind the venture at 1135 W. Dickman,...
Feb 1, 2021 | Equity, Racism
After receiving over 600 nominations, the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund today announced its second round of awardees, focusing on Black leaders in Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina and Washington, DC. Each will receive $20,000 to use however they...
Jan 25, 2021 | Business, Equity
Generating Income For Tomorrow, works to revitalize Kansas City’s east side and build up Black-owned businesses by giving out grants, all of which are community funded. “Were we a city that actually had a system that gave realistic early-stage...
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