In her book When Black Women Rise, Bonsai Leadership Group CEO and Founder LaTresse Snead gives advice to Black women seeking to become leaders.
Possible Therapy for Sickle Cell Won’t Cure Its Racist Legacy
A possible new treatment for Sickle Cell Disease is a reminder of the syndrome’s racist legacy.
Disabled People Need a New Climate Safety Net
People living with disabilities are the most likely to be left behind during a climate crisis. Community organizations are making plans that ensure everyone’s safety.
How Disabled People Are Building Political Power
Because of systemic barriers, disabled people are underrepresented at the polls and on the ballot. Galvanized by the momentum of recent years, organizations run by and for disabled people are working to combat these barriers and build political power.
Progressive Organizations Must Speak Up about Palestine
Two movement leaders write a call to action telling US-based nonprofits to take a stand on Palestine and push philanthropy to respond to the ongoing crisis.
With Help from the Donors of Color Network, Two Organizations Are Creating Change
The Climate Justice Founders Pledge is an initiative from the Donors of Color Network. NPQ’s conversation highlighting their work continues with a look at two organizations working for climate and racial justice.
UNESCO World Heritage Designation in Ohio Honors Indigenous Culture
Eight locations in Ohio have received the unique honor of becoming UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Native leaders hope the designation will bring recognition of the importance of Hopewell culture.
UCLA Launches New Latino Data Hub
A new “Latino Data Hub” designed by UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute aims to provide researchers, activists, and organizers with new data describing the diversity of Latino communities in the United States.
Deep Rising and the Dark Price of Powering Electric Vehicles
A new documentary, Deep Rising, explores deep seabed mining to excavate ocean rocks for materials that power electric vehicles. NPQ spoke to one of the film’s subjects, Dr. Sandor Mulsow, on the urgent dangers the oceans face.
Developing Oppositional Consciousness
How old were you when you began to develop oppositional consciousness?
Black Women and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Closing the Gap in HIV Prevention
Black cisgendered women are at higher risk for HIV infections but are less likely to take pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP.
How to Fight Power by Building Power
Leaders of PowerSwitch Action share their lessons on how to take on entrenched corporate power with strong, strategic organizations.