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Identity and Equity

In America Today, Who Is “Us”?

Embracing a fuller understanding of “us” is not only a challenge but also an opportunity. And it is in our own best interest to do so.

BY Ashley Quarcoo & 1 more

Blog Post

03.03.2021
Business and Markets

How Business Can Close Racial Economic Gaps in 2021 (Part 2)

Part 2 of a series of responses about what organizational leaders can – and should – be doing to drive change from within to address racial wealth gaps.

BY Business & Society Program

Blog Post

02.25.2021
Racial Equity

Race in America

Senator Tim Scott generously contributed the first chapter and his piece titled “Race in America.”

BY Senator Tim Scott

Of Interest

02.19.2021
Criminal Law and Justice

Great Leaders Series: Policing and Justice Reform

As the nation witnesses increasing public support for a reimagining and transformation of the criminal justice system, calls for defundi

BY Criminal Justice Reform Initiative & 1 more

Video

02.12.2021
Public Health

Lessons From a Year Spent Fighting COVID-19

A public health expert takes a hard look at where we've failed and how we can do better next time.

BY David K. Gibson

Blog Post

02.10.2021
Civic Action

What Makes a Changemaker?

Communities across the country have the power to effect change where they are. By looking to people from within—those who know the communi

BY Blake Comeaux

Blog Post

02.09.2021
Business and Markets

It’s time to finally drain the swamp, one company at a time

It’s time for corporate dollars to stop chasing political candidates.

BY Judy Samuelson

Blog Post

02.04.2021
Small Business

Building an Inclusive Economy Through Community-Based Financial Institutions: A Conversation with Joyce Klein and Janie Barrera

The Aspen Institute and the Microfinance Impact Collaborative recently announced the creation of the Entrepreneur Backed Assets (EBA) Fund, which will strengthen the capacity of community-based financial institutions to lend to small businesses in low-income communities and those owned by people of color.

BY Daniel R. Porterfield

Of Interest

02.03.2021
US Government

Redesign Required: Four Ideas for Reimagining Federal Rural Policy in the COVID-19 Era

For more towns and communities across America to share in the benefits of recovery and take advantage of the opportunities offered by the modern economy to thrive, we must revamp federal rural policy.

BY Tony Pipa & 1 more

Blog Post

02.02.2021
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