Race and society

New Membership Community Officially Launches for Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy with Online Event

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

NEW YORK, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --YFJ Consulting, LLC announces the official launch of WOC, a new membership community for Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy.

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  • NEW YORK, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --YFJ Consulting, LLC announces the official launch of WOC, a new membership community for Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy.
  • WOC's mission is to celebrate, inspire and champion women of color in fundraising, philanthropy and related fields through building community and providing unparalleled personal and professional development resources.
  • Another arm of WOC was also announced, the Allies in Action membership network, a place for non people of color to unite in solidarity, taking action to champion, support and celebrate women of color in fundraising and philanthropy.
  • I invite all women of color to take their seats and WOC is here to lead the way."

Former Syracuse University Student-Athletes of Color Launch Black Oranges Collective with Social Media Challenge #GetOffTheBench

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Syracuse University football player, Brian Tarrant along with a group of former SU student-athletes of color announced today the formation of the Black Oranges collective.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Syracuse University football player, Brian Tarrant along with a group of former SU student-athletes of color announced today the formation of the Black Oranges collective.
  • On July 4, 2020, Black Orangeswill launch its first major social media campaign: #GetOffTheBench encouraging their networks to make the pledge to do at least one thing to help end systemic racism.
  • Black Oranges is more than just a one-day social media campaign.
  • Black Orangeshas quickly grown to include more than 100 former Syracuse University student-athletes of color who are united in this purpose.

Southern Gas Association Launches Four Inclusion Initiatives to Promote Change

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Today, the Southern Gas Association (SGA) announced the launch of four inclusion initiatives to promote change and help end systemic racism.

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  • Today, the Southern Gas Association (SGA) announced the launch of four inclusion initiatives to promote change and help end systemic racism.
  • The launch of these four inclusion initiatives demonstrates that we believe change is a function of not only words, but action.
  • Southern Gas Association will provide a platform for the voices and personal experiences of diverse colleagues in the natural gas industry in the context of racial bias.
  • Founded in 1908, the Southern Gas Association is the leader in natural gas training and professional development.

'Responding to Racism: A Lasallian Dialogue' Virtual Panel Discussion Draws Registrants from 34 Countries

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

During the dialogue, four Lasallian educators discussed racism and how to act in response to systemic and institutional racism.

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  • During the dialogue, four Lasallian educators discussed racism and how to act in response to systemic and institutional racism.
  • Visit the District of Eastern North Americas YouTube channel to view the livestream recording.
  • Lasallian educators and educational communities must take a critical self-inventory to truly reflect on how a Lasallian education attends to racial inequities, poverty and social unrest.
  • DENA stretches from Warren, MI to Providence, RI, and from Toronto, Canada, to Washington, DC, and Homestead, FL.

Caress Commits $1 Million to Supporting Communities Directly Impacted by COVID-19 and Systemic Racism

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout history communities of color have been affected by systemic racism and societal injustice.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout history communities of color have been affected by systemic racism and societal injustice.
  • The global pandemic of COVID-19 has further highlighted the ongoing economic, health and social inequities communities of color face.
  • Of the 1,800 new businesses started by women in this country every single day, 89% are founded by a woman of color1.
  • "Caress and IFundWomen of Color have a shared belief that every good idea should have the ability to thrive.

Poll shows the impact of discrimination on Canadian immigrants amid COVID-19

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

TORONTO, June 23, 2020 /CNW/ - A new Institute for Canadian CitizenshipLeger poll reveals that 64% of new Canadians fear rising discrimination amid the pandemic, and many report being judged and targeted.

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  • TORONTO, June 23, 2020 /CNW/ - A new Institute for Canadian CitizenshipLeger poll reveals that 64% of new Canadians fear rising discrimination amid the pandemic, and many report being judged and targeted.
  • Launched as part of the institute's #StandTogether campaign , the poll shows how discrimination is affecting newcomers, with 63% saying they worry every time they take public transit.
  • "I think these numbers demonstrate that immigrants are under a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety," says Yasir Naqvi, CEO of the institute.
  • About #StandTogether:The Institute for Canadian Citizenship launched the campaign last month to raise awareness of immigrants' front-line contributions during the pandemic and to combat racism and xenophobia.

CDLU Calls on Southern Company to Immediately Fire Balch & Bingham for Alleged Racist Misconduct

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Monday, June 22, 2020

ATLANTA, June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consejo de Latinos Unidos (CDLU), a public charity and advocacy group, called on Southern Company to immediately cut ties with embattled law firm Balch & Bingham for alleged racist misconduct against African-Americans and alleged tokenism in hiring practices across the law firms footprint.

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  • ATLANTA, June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consejo de Latinos Unidos (CDLU), a public charity and advocacy group, called on Southern Company to immediately cut ties with embattled law firm Balch & Bingham for alleged racist misconduct against African-Americans and alleged tokenism in hiring practices across the law firms footprint.
  • Last week, Marathon Petroleum terminated Balch & Bingham in less than 24 hours after receiving a letter and report from the CDLU.
  • Thomas A. Fanning, the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Company must fire Balch & Bingham immediately and unequivocally.
  • Southern Company must rid itself of systemic racism and the first step is by firing Balch & Bingham publicly and slam shut the revolving door.

Clearpoint Agency Asks Thought Leaders What Changes They See Ahead Amid COVID-19, Recession and Racism Protests in Q&A Series - The Path Forward

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

The Clearpoint Agency expert Q&A series called The Path Forward seeks to answer the questions facing us today: What will life look like post COVID-19?

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  • The Clearpoint Agency expert Q&A series called The Path Forward seeks to answer the questions facing us today: What will life look like post COVID-19?
  • Leaders in business, politics, finance, life sciences, medicine, architecture, environment, technology and community will be featured in this ongoing series.
  • At the same time, recent protests have demanded an end to systemic racism, said Clearpoint Agency President Bonnie D. Shaw .
  • During this time of change, were asking thought leaders how communities and norms might evolve as we navigate our way forward.

National Tech Training Program, NPower, Releases 2-Year Research Report on Obstacles Black and Latinx Women Face in Pursuing Technology Careers

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

The data driven report highlights the challenges and opportunities that emerge from investing in women of color from low-to-moderate income communities.

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  • The data driven report highlights the challenges and opportunities that emerge from investing in women of color from low-to-moderate income communities.
  • It also sheds new light on the industry fact that less than 10 percent of all tech professionals are women of color.
  • "This is one of the most in-depth looks at specific and unique barriers young Black and Latinx women face in pursuing training and employment in the tech labor market - specifically those without college degrees and from underserved communities," said Ceccarelli.
  • "The recommendations in this research will help tech executives recruit, hire and retain more women of color in their workforce.

Black Lives Action Project Creates Petition to Make the Senseless Killing of Civilians by Police a Federal Crime

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

"It has to stop," says Black Lives Action Project, a group formed to bring action to combat racism.

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  • "It has to stop," says Black Lives Action Project, a group formed to bring action to combat racism.
  • Black Lives Action Project is a group formed out of the George Floyd protests with a mission to create action-oriented solutions to bring measurable justice to racism.
  • "It intends to make it a federal crime for police to senselessly kill civilians.
  • Black Lives Action Project believes that every civilian life in the United States is at risk.