Libertarian theory

Tabor 100 Celebrates Black Philanthropy Month by Raising Funds for Black Business Equity Fund to Protect Black Businesses

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabor 100, one of the state's largest minority business advocacy organizations, has a rich and storied history of supporting black businesses.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabor 100, one of the state's largest minority business advocacy organizations, has a rich and storied history of supporting black businesses.
  • Under the leadership of Ollie Garrett, President and CEO, Tabor has donated more than $460,000 in grants to 26 businesses using the Black Business Equity Fund (BBEF).
  • In the spirit of Black Philanthropy Month, Tabor 100 is working to raise funds for the BBEF throughout August.
  • The organization is now looking to build on that work, and in the spirit of Black Philanthropy Month, Tabor 100 is working to raise funds for the BBEF throughout August.

Nations Need to Consider Culture in Fighting Future Pandemics

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Organizations, Individualism, Libertarian theory, Collectivism, United Nations, Politics

South Korea, Singapore and other collectivistic nations, whose citizens display altruistic behavior and prioritize group goals, experienced lower COVID-19 case growth rates than individualistic nations, such as the United States and Italy, where people emphasize individual freedoms and personal interests.

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  • South Korea, Singapore and other collectivistic nations, whose citizens display altruistic behavior and prioritize group goals, experienced lower COVID-19 case growth rates than individualistic nations, such as the United States and Italy, where people emphasize individual freedoms and personal interests.
  • The U.S. and other individualistic countries should learn from past experiences, said Len Trevio , Ph.D., director of the International Business programs in FAUs College of Business .
  • But the study also showed that higher government regulations lowered case growth rates more substantially in collectivistic nations.
  • Japan, Taiwan and other high-power-distance nations, whose citizens are more inclined to follow guidelines, are less likely to challenge the legitimacy of mitigation.

Investing App Public.com & Nonprofit Commonwealth Launch Partnership to Help Close the Racial & Gender Wealth Gap Through Investing

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Articles, Distribution of wealth, Social inequality, Economic globalization, Economic inequality, Libertarian theory, Occupy Wall Street, Institutional racism, Racism

"It is clear that labor income alone will not close the gender and racial wealth gap.

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  • "It is clear that labor income alone will not close the gender and racial wealth gap.
  • Black, Latinx and female-led households disproportionately experience financial insecurity due in large part to longstanding, systemic racism and gender discrimination.
  • There is tremendous opportunity, with 65% of women who don't already invest expressing interest in investing, according to recent Commonwealth research .
  • Commonwealth is a national nonprofit building financial security and opportunity for financially vulnerable people through innovation and partnerships to change systems.

What we mean when we talk about "human rights"

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Articles, Libertarian theory, Rights, Culture, Human rights, Philosophy of law, Politics, Natural rights and legal rights

The idea was that certain rights of human beings are inherent, and that we are all born equal and free.

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  • The idea was that certain rights of human beings are inherent, and that we are all born equal and free.
  • There is a tendency to elevate civil and political rights to a higher level on the west's human right agenda; sometimes they appear to equate "human rights" exclusively with "civil and political rights".
  • We value civil and political rights they are indeed an important embodiment of human rights.
  • Using human rights as a weapon, or spreading malicious allegations and falsehoods, well, that's just not going to help anyone.

New Report Finds Path to Restoring Middle Class in Opportunity Occupations

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Articles, Social inequality, Libertarian theory, Distribution of wealth, Economic globalization, Economic inequality, Occupy Wall Street, Social mobility, Heartland

In addition, opportunity occupations are more prevalent in Heartland states than in non-Heartland comparison states, such as California, Washington and Florida.

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  • In addition, opportunity occupations are more prevalent in Heartland states than in non-Heartland comparison states, such as California, Washington and Florida.
  • Amid rising income inequality and falling social mobility, opportunity occupations could be key to a revitalized middle classif policymakers take the right steps.
  • "The road to a stronger middle class runs through the Heartland, where these fields are growing."
  • This analysis informs Heartland Forward's unique policy recommendations for increasing labor market efficiency and growing the middle class.

Stephen Curry and Leading Organizations Across U.S. Join NinetyToZero to Combat Racial Wealth Gap

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Social inequality, Distribution of wealth, Economic globalization, Economic inequality, Libertarian theory, Occupy Wall Street

NEW YORK, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stephen Curry, seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA MVP, and a group of leading CEOs and organizations across sectors are taking action to combat the 90% racial wealth gap between white and Black Americans by joining NinetyToZero .

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  • NEW YORK, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stephen Curry, seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA MVP, and a group of leading CEOs and organizations across sectors are taking action to combat the 90% racial wealth gap between white and Black Americans by joining NinetyToZero .
  • NinetyToZero brings deliberate, collective action to counteract centuries of racial and economic discrimination, to transform the economic landscape so that all Americans can thrive.
  • We stand with NinetyToZero and are committed to doing everything in our collective power to help close the racial wealth gap, said Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and CEO of American Express.
  • Bridging the racial wealth gap throughout our country is not simply a moral imperative, but an economic one.

Sage launches Sustainability & Society Strategy ‘Knocking Down Barriers’ tackling economic inequality and the climate crisis

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Articles, Distribution of wealth, Social inequality, Environmentalism, Economic inequality, Libertarian theory, Occupy Wall Street, Sustainability

Sages goal is to tackle societal and economic inequality as well as support a new generation of diverse and sustainable businesses.

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  • Sages goal is to tackle societal and economic inequality as well as support a new generation of diverse and sustainable businesses.
  • Sage will play its part in tackling the climate crisis, pledging to be Net Zero by 2040 across its operations and supply chain, with an interim step to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Sagewill providestrong digital and financial foundations for businesses andstart-upsrun by underrepresented groupsto help tackle economic inequality.
  • Sage is dedicating its technology,timeand experience to knocking down the barriers to digital equality and diversity in the technology sector.

83% Growth of Asian-Headed Households Hides Significant Inequality

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Social inequality, Contents, Economy, Articles, Distribution of wealth, Economic globalization, Economic inequality, Libertarian theory, Occupy Wall Street, Income distribution, Inequality

SEATTLE, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The number of Asian-headed households grew by 83% in the past two decades, far exceeding Latinx, Black, and white household growth.

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  • SEATTLE, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The number of Asian-headed households grew by 83% in the past two decades, far exceeding Latinx, Black, and white household growth.
  • New Zillow research reveals the reality the Asian-American population -- the smallest but fastest growing racial or ethnic group in the U.S. -- faces regarding homeownership and income inequality.
  • "Asian households are often upheld as an economic success story high incomes, homeownership rates, and other positive metrics point to a relatively prosperous demographic.
  • While most signs point toward prosperity, income inequality is rising most rapidly among Asian-Americans, and the income distribution among Asian households is currently the most unequal in the country.

Tabor 100's Black Business Equity Fund grants $462K to local Black businesses

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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SEATTLE, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tabor 100, one of the state's largest minority advocacy organizations, announced Wednesday, it will be providing grants totaling $462,000 to 23 Black businesses using its Black Business Equity Fund (BBEF).

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  • SEATTLE, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tabor 100, one of the state's largest minority advocacy organizations, announced Wednesday, it will be providing grants totaling $462,000 to 23 Black businesses using its Black Business Equity Fund (BBEF).
  • "We received 55 applications, and after careful review, we are delivering grants to 23 firms to take them to the next level in their businesses," Tabor 100 Fund Development Chair Dan McGrady said.
  • "I want to thank all the businesses, non-profits and individuals who contributed to the Fund BBEF."
  • The goal of the BBEF is to "level the playing field" as much as possibletogive Black businesses anotheroptionto raise capital and grow theirorganizations.

BLACK ENTERPRISE Presented Virtual Summit Focused On Closing The Racial Wealth Gap And Building Multigenerational Wealth In Black Communities, April 22

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Articles, Distribution of wealth, Occupy Wall Street, Economic globalization, Economic inequality, Libertarian theory, Social inequality, Wealth

b'NEW YORK, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE presented its first-ever Wealth Building & Real Estate Summit , on April 22.

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  • b'NEW YORK, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE presented its first-ever Wealth Building & Real Estate Summit , on April 22.
  • The Black Enterprise Wealth Building & Real Estate Summit focused on the key priorities for increasing the collective net worth of Black Americans and closing the nation\'s widening racial wealth gap.
  • To see a replay of the program, visit wealth.blackenterprise.com .\nBLACK ENTERPRISE, your ultimate source to build Wealth for Life, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans.
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