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Young Black Men & Masculinity: Why We Still Can’t Wait

Written by: Riki Wilchins

Date: June 29, 2016

As is becoming increasingly widely recognized, it’s not safe to be any kind of Black man today in America. Just years ago, “respectability politics” still held sway: the argument that persistent lower life outcomes among young… Read More

How is one of the country’s largest community foundations responding to the needs of its residents?

Written by: Lisa Ranghelli

Date: June 22, 2016

Updated: 6/22/2016, 11:45 EDT Our newest Philamplify report looks at Oregon, a state founded on racial exclusion that today has increasingly vibrant, diverse communities across its urban and rural landscapes. Nearly 25 percent of Oregon’s residents… Read More

Selma: From Chaos to Creating the Beloved Community

Written by: Ainka Jackson

Date: June 01, 2016

Editor’s note: NCRP Senior Research and Policy Associate Ryan Schlegel and Field Associate Ben Barge recently visited the Alabama Black Belt as part of a listening tour hosted by Grantmakers for Southern Progress and the Black… Read More

Farewell to Niki Jagpal

Written by: Aaron Dorfman

Date: May 26, 2016

I’m sad to report that Niki Jagpal, NCRP’s senior director of research and policy, has decided to move on and seek new opportunities. Yet I’m excited to see what she’ll do next and what new contributions… Read More

Selma: From Civil War to Civil Rights

Written by: Ainka Jackson

Date: May 24, 2016

Editor’s note: NCRP Senior Research and Policy Associate Ryan Schlegel and Field Associate Ben Barge recently visited the Alabama Black Belt as part of a listening tour hosted by Grantmakers for Southern Progress and the Black… Read More

Philanthropy: Let’s Talk About Race, Baby

Written by: Caitlin Duffy

Date: May 18, 2016

With more and more evidence of the effectiveness and impact of social justice philanthropy – which works toward solving society’s problems at their source – new language is emerging to describe systems change strategies. The phrase… Read More

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