Big News: US SIF Report on US Sustainable and Impact Investing Trends 2020 Released

Every two years, since 1996, the influential trade organization for sustainable, responsible and impact investment (US SIF) conducts a year-long survey of professional asset managers to determine the total of USA-based assets under management

Walmart and North Carolina A&T State University Team up to Launch 'Equity in Education Initiative'

The Equity in Education Initiative, powered by a $5 million investment via Walmart which is the largest corporate investment in North Carolina A&T to date, will deliver a spectrum of resources through four focus areas.

Drive Out Hunger Supplies 1.15 Million Meals to Food Banks

Seven food banks are receiving a total of $385,000 from the annual Drive Out Hunger golf event, held by Alliant Energy’s Foundation. These funds will purchase 1.15 million meals to fight hunger and provide food for local families.

A Virtual Field Trip Inspiring Student STEM Curiosity

As a middle school educator, I know the critical importance of engaging my students in STEM. Research shows that this is the age kids, especially girls, opt out of STEM pursuits.

HACR To Host Programs Virtually in 2021, Will Resume In-Person Events in 2022

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) will continue to host its programs and other events virtually through 2021.

Leading Black Clergy Announce Historic Partnership to Address COVID-19 in the Black Community

Today, a group of the Nation’s renown Black clergy led by Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Calvin O. Butts, III, announced a historic partnership with United Way of New York City, the Nation’s preeminent community mobilization agency, to launch the Choose Healthy Life Black Clergy Action Plan to address COVID-19 and other health disparities in the Black community.

'Talking About Racism Isn't Brain Surgery - It's Harder'

Viewpoints: Undoing systemic racism in the U.S. means replacing the paradigm that some people matter more than others and lifting up the vision of a human-centered nation, writes Liz La quen náay Medicine Crow, CEO of First Alaskans Institute.

Over 50,000 People Across The Globe Are Calling on World Leaders to #ActTogether to End COVID

We are working against the clock to beat this pandemic. Effective tests, treatments and vaccines are being developed as we speak — but world leaders need to work together to distribute them globally to save millions of lives.

Sands Addresses Systemic Racism through New Initiatives and Community Partnerships

The events of 2020 have sparked a deeper societal conversation about the impact of systemic racism in the United States.

Google Celebrates Transgender Awareness Week

From November 13th to the 19th we observed Transgender Awareness Week – a time used to elevate transgender voices, build awareness and call attention to the many challenges transgender individuals face. This year, there have been significant wins for the transgender community, but even with this progress, the community still faces stigma and even acts of violence. Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which serves as a day to honor the victims of that brutality.