In a personal essay, Maura Cheeks draws on her own family history to highlight the dynamics that enable the racial wealth gap to persist.
Uncovering the Dynamics of the Racial Wealth Gap: One Black Woman’s Story
Two Major Dublin Institutions Deepen Ties, Create an Irish Literature Museum
University College Dublin and the National Library of Ireland are about to introduce the world to their new baby. They’ve named her “MoLI,” a nod to James Joyce’s most famous female character.
A Small Minnesota Town Struggles to Maintain a Local Weekly Paper
The town weekly of Warroad, Minnesota, closed after 121 years. A replacement paper may make it, but, if not, what role could nonprofit publications play in Warroad and other towns facing such a loss?
In Texas, the State Promotes Charters, but Local Districts Pursue Different Path
Two years ago, Texas passed a law encouraging school partnerships with charters, but many districts have chosen to partner with universities and private nonprofits instead.
NPQ North: Canada Develops Its Own Nonprofit Journalism Policy Framework
Not without difficulty, a framework is emerging to boost nonprofit journalism in Canada by establishing legal criteria for what will be known as “Qualified Canadian Journalism Organizations.”
Translating Elections into Action: Developing Leaders and Remaking Power
While press attention focuses on electoral outcomes, real power building requires a strong infrastructure and careful attention to grassroots leadership development.
Oregon Hospital Workers’ Contract Places Patient Needs at Its Center
Is the #RedforEd spirit spreading to hospital workers? A recent Oregon contract that seeks to benefit patients as much as hospital workers suggests that may be the case.
Cincinnati Christian University Faces Possible Loss of Accreditation
With declines in enrollment, retention, and graduation rates, coupled with worsening student-teacher ratios and finances, the odds for staving off disaster appear limited.
Another Voice Says Something Is Rotten at the NRA
A former accountant alleges that the National Rifle Association spent $24 million on one law firm in a 13-month period—another sign of spending control problems at the gun-rights nonprofit.
Cultural Institutions Respond to Call for Diversity by New York City Mayor’s Office
New York City has called on its nonprofit cultural institutions to increase racial diversity among senior staff and boards—or face funding cuts. To date, 33 institutions have submitted equity plans.
Minneapolis Foundation Pairs Climate Action and Racial Equity
A new fund makes its first grants—and takes on the climate gap.
Nonprofit Festival as Target: Shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival
In Gilroy, California, a festival shooting reminds us of our sector’s essential community-building role.