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UNESCO World Heritage Designation in Ohio Honors Indigenous Culture

NonProfit Quarterly

Wallace spoke before a crowd gathered at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, OH. The dedication of eight locations related to the ancient Indigenous Hopewell culture was designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) as World Heritage sites.

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Can Racial “Affinity Classes” Bridge Educational Gaps?

NonProfit Quarterly

The goal of the program is to increase the educational performance of students of color. And they are being outperformed consistently,” Monique Parsons, vice president of ETHS’s board of education told the Wall Street Journal this November. Our Black students are, for lack of a better word…at the bottom, consistently still.

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Why the CROWN Act Is Necessary and Must Be Enforced

NonProfit Quarterly

During the 18th century, the Spanish governor of Louisiana even enacted a law that required free Black women to cover their hair to remind them of their connection to enslaved Black people. In May 2023, the state enacted its version of the CROWN Act when Governor Greg Abbott signed it into law. His hair is a source of cultural pride.

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Joy, Music, Inclusion & Power: Sweet Honey In The Rock Inspires at Power Up Concert

Fundraising Leadership

We were doing socially conscious culturally singer-songwriter material when we began,” says founding member of the group and one of the original members, Carol Maillard. On television, she has appeared in “Hallelujah!”, “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide” for PBS; plus TV shows, “Law and Order,” and “Law and Order SVU.”

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Expert Legal Services for Turkish Immigration

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Expert Legal Services for Turkish Immigration The allure of Turkey, with its rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic location, has made it an attractive destination for individuals seeking new opportunities. Whether for business, education, or a better quality of life, the journey to Turkish residency and citizenship can be complex.

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10 bogus reasons for keeping your writing hard to read

Jeff Brooks

The habit of complex writing is deeply embedded in our education and professional cultures. Here are ten of them — and their answers — from Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please: The Case for Plain Language in Business, Government, and Law by Joseph Kimble. There isn’t enough time to write in plain language.

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Nonprofit Talent Summit Addresses Key Workforce Challenges for Tennessee Nonprofits

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

He practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, and subsequently directed federal and state advocacy for a government relations firm. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, notably as Counsel to the Pension Protection Act conference committee.