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Women Give 2019 is the first study to explore the intersection of race, giving and gender. The report finds that generosity is a value shared by all communities, and that women across race and ethnicity are leading through philanthropy. As communities of color grow in wealth and influence, the study demonstrates the unique perspectives women of color bring to philanthropy and underscores the importance of understanding and engaging donors from diverse backgrounds. Key findings: A donor’s race does not have a significant effect on the amount given to charity, when taking income and other...

The Pew Research Center has released a report on The Growing Diversity of Black America . As we focus efforts on racial equity, it is critical to remember that Communities of Color are themselves very diverse, with nuanced backgrounds and ethnic and racial identities.This means there are a range of demographic and economic characteristics within the Black population that can inform racial equity work. Graph showing increases in Black bachelor's degree holders

Rural America is a collection of iconic landscapes, essential industries, and close-knit communities distributed across a land mass so vast it represents 97 percent of the United States. A century ago it was home to half the of all Americans; today, only about 15 percent. As its population has gotten smaller, rural America has also become challenging to navigate. For millions of people in small towns and remote areas, whether their destination is the grocery store, the beauty parlor, the hospital, or the polls, the question, “How will I get there?” can be complicated. Mobility—the power to...