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US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 hours ago

A tiny tribe wanted to shape the future of a famed canyon. Ancient DNA helped.

The Picuris Pueblo's collaboration with scientists confirms their ancestral connection to Chaco Canyon, empowering the tribe in cultural preservation.
Research driven by Indigenous communities can change the narrative of academic exploitation.
#sustainability
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago
Fashion & style

Sustainable Style: Weed Auntie's Hemp Jumpsuit Celebrates Community and Cannabis | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Solonje Burnett launches the eco-friendly Weed Auntie Hemp Jumpsuit, merging fashion with sustainability and community empowerment.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Design

Redefining Urban Domesticity: How SO-IL Transforms the Concept of Home

SO-IL's work promotes a transformative understanding of home as a communal, empowering space amid urban challenges.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago
Online Community Development

7 Best Volunteer Trips for Giving Back on Your Travels

Voluntourism offers meaningful travel experiences that positively impact local communities and environments.
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago

Sustainable Style: Weed Auntie's Hemp Jumpsuit Celebrates Community and Cannabis | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Solonje Burnett launches the eco-friendly Weed Auntie Hemp Jumpsuit, merging fashion with sustainability and community empowerment.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Redefining Urban Domesticity: How SO-IL Transforms the Concept of Home

SO-IL's work promotes a transformative understanding of home as a communal, empowering space amid urban challenges.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago
Online Community Development

7 Best Volunteer Trips for Giving Back on Your Travels

Voluntourism offers meaningful travel experiences that positively impact local communities and environments.
more#sustainability
#digital-literacy
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

Can Miami close the digital divide? See what these groups are doing to narrow the gap

The Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center empowers older adults by providing essential digital skills for employment opportunities, bridging the digital divide.
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Staten Island community to benefit from $30K Spectrum grant

Spectrum is enhancing technology education in Staten Island with a $30,000 grant for digital literacy programs.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

Can Miami close the digital divide? See what these groups are doing to narrow the gap

The Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center empowers older adults by providing essential digital skills for employment opportunities, bridging the digital divide.
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Staten Island community to benefit from $30K Spectrum grant

Spectrum is enhancing technology education in Staten Island with a $30,000 grant for digital literacy programs.
more#digital-literacy
#sustainable-development
fromHackernoon
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

This Island Nation Wants to Use Language, Not Just Tech, to Fight Climate and Economic Collapse | HackerNoon

The importance of bilingual education in global participation and development is essential for modern societies, as seen in Singapore's success.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago
Online Community Development

'I was determined to solve this problem' - High Country News

PHNX Development focuses on creating resilient homes for fire survivors using sustainable building practices.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
7 months ago
Design

balouo salo uses earth-filled bags for multipurpose cultural center and museum in senegal

The Cultural Center and Museum of Traditions promotes local culture and sustainable practices, enhancing community opportunities for tourism and economic growth.
fromHackernoon
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

This Island Nation Wants to Use Language, Not Just Tech, to Fight Climate and Economic Collapse | HackerNoon

The importance of bilingual education in global participation and development is essential for modern societies, as seen in Singapore's success.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago
Online Community Development

'I was determined to solve this problem' - High Country News

PHNX Development focuses on creating resilient homes for fire survivors using sustainable building practices.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
7 months ago
Design

balouo salo uses earth-filled bags for multipurpose cultural center and museum in senegal

The Cultural Center and Museum of Traditions promotes local culture and sustainable practices, enhancing community opportunities for tourism and economic growth.
more#sustainable-development
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

2025 Youth Arts Summit (SF)

The Youth Art Summit celebrates young artists and creativity on May 3rd, fostering connection and artistic growth over 15 years.
#social-justice
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brownsville Community Culinary Center

The Brownsville Community Culinary Center received a 2025 Spark Prize to enhance its culinary training and nutrition education programs.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Don't Like What Trump Is Doing? You Have More Power Than You Think.

Rev. Jamal Bryant calls for a fast from Target shopping as a response to its retreat from diversity commitments, mobilizing over 150,000 participants.
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago
NYC startup

Silly Nice and The Cannabis Justice & Equity (CJEI) Initiative Unite for Social Change | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice partners with CJEI to empower communities affected by cannabis prohibition through education and economic opportunities.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Silly Nice's Potent Diamond Powder Returns to The Travel Agency Dispensary in Union Square | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice's Diamond Powder is back at The Travel Agency, offering 84% THC for a unique, potent cannabis experience.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brownsville Community Culinary Center

The Brownsville Community Culinary Center received a 2025 Spark Prize to enhance its culinary training and nutrition education programs.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Don't Like What Trump Is Doing? You Have More Power Than You Think.

Rev. Jamal Bryant calls for a fast from Target shopping as a response to its retreat from diversity commitments, mobilizing over 150,000 participants.
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago
NYC startup

Silly Nice and The Cannabis Justice & Equity (CJEI) Initiative Unite for Social Change | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice partners with CJEI to empower communities affected by cannabis prohibition through education and economic opportunities.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Silly Nice's Potent Diamond Powder Returns to The Travel Agency Dispensary in Union Square | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice's Diamond Powder is back at The Travel Agency, offering 84% THC for a unique, potent cannabis experience.
more#social-justice
#black-farmers
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Black farmers face setbacks over Trump budget cuts: We are in survival mode'

USDA funding cuts threaten the survival of black-owned agricultural initiatives and community education programs.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Why a Virginia couple donated 80 acres of land to become a community for Black farmers

The Central Virginia Agrarian Commons aims to empower Black farmers by providing accessible land and resources for sustainable agriculture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

Black farmers face setbacks over Trump budget cuts: We are in survival mode'

USDA funding cuts threaten the survival of black-owned agricultural initiatives and community education programs.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Why a Virginia couple donated 80 acres of land to become a community for Black farmers

The Central Virginia Agrarian Commons aims to empower Black farmers by providing accessible land and resources for sustainable agriculture.
more#black-farmers
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The female gaze interested me more': the radical vision of Dona Ann McAdams in pictures

Dona Ann McAdams captures LGBT history through her photography, bridging personal narrative with community empowerment in underserved areas.
#nonprofit
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Black Leaders to be Honored For Shaping Mental Health For Brooklyn Youth

The B.R.O. Experience Foundation honors individuals for their contributions to mental health initiatives for young men of color during the Extraordinary Men Awards.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Individual Advocacy Group turns 30: Celebrating a legacy of advocacy and change

Individual Advocacy Group has dedicated three decades to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities through holistic and tailored services.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Black Leaders to be Honored For Shaping Mental Health For Brooklyn Youth

The B.R.O. Experience Foundation honors individuals for their contributions to mental health initiatives for young men of color during the Extraordinary Men Awards.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Individual Advocacy Group turns 30: Celebrating a legacy of advocacy and change

Individual Advocacy Group has dedicated three decades to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities through holistic and tailored services.
more#nonprofit
#social-impact
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Design

Silly Nice Seeks Charitable Organizations in Harlem for Collaboration Opportunities | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice seeks to collaborate with Harlem nonprofits to drive positive social impact through community empowerment.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Design

Silly Nice Seeks Charitable Organizations in Harlem for Collaboration Opportunities | stupidDOPE

Silly Nice seeks to collaborate with Harlem nonprofits to drive positive social impact through community empowerment.
more#social-impact
#black-leadership
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Black History, Queer Resistance, and the Audacity of Possibility - San Francisco Bay Times

Recognizing the enduring impact of Black leadership is essential to understanding the history and future of San Francisco Pride.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meet Danielle David, The Woman Reclaiming The Story Of Rum

Kromanti Rum seeks to reclaim the narrative of rum, focusing on its roots in rebellion and heritage rather than colonial legacies.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Black History, Queer Resistance, and the Audacity of Possibility - San Francisco Bay Times

Recognizing the enduring impact of Black leadership is essential to understanding the history and future of San Francisco Pride.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Meet Danielle David, The Woman Reclaiming The Story Of Rum

Kromanti Rum seeks to reclaim the narrative of rum, focusing on its roots in rebellion and heritage rather than colonial legacies.
more#black-leadership
NYC politics
fromQNS
2 months ago

Queens advocate fights for NYC's street vendors amid immigration and policy battles - QNS

Rafi Islam is advocating for street vendors' rights in NYC, focusing on legislative reforms and fighting against potential mass deportations.
#civil-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
History

Politics, protest and play: how the stadium became America's public square

Wattstax 72 exemplified how stadiums serve not only as entertainment venues but also as crucial spaces for cultural identity and political expression.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Politics, protest and play: how the stadium became America's public square

Wattstax 72 exemplified how stadiums serve not only as entertainment venues but also as crucial spaces for cultural identity and political expression.
more#civil-rights
#education
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago
Brooklyn

NYC Public Schools Chancellor to embark on city-wide listening tour for parents

Chancellor Aviles-Ramos is launching a borough-wide listening tour to engage parents and strengthen NYC public schools through community feedback.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

NYC Public Schools Chancellor to embark on city-wide listening tour for parents

Chancellor Aviles-Ramos is launching a borough-wide listening tour to engage parents and strengthen NYC public schools through community feedback.
more#education
fromKqed
2 months ago
Music production

Disabled Drag Artists and Ravers Join Forces for Crip Ecstasy | KQED

Crip Ecstasy empowers disabled individuals to enjoy nightlife and dance through an inclusive and accessible party environment.
from3blmedia
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Assisting Customers with Their Unique Needs: Meet Mesha

The author's experience at GoDaddy highlights the importance of customer engagement and community empowerment through accessible business resources.
fromSocial Media Today
2 months ago
Online Community Development

Snapchat Funds Wildfire Recovery Project in LA

Community-led recovery is crucial for success after disasters.
The Department of Angels focuses on empowering individuals impacted by megafires.
#economic-justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to Win, Together: Lessons from Organizing in Rural Washington State - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Rural communities can mobilize for vital resources through strategic organizing, defying traditional political affiliations.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Remaking the Economy: Liberating Finance to Build a More Just World - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The just transition emphasizes economic changes that support environmental sustainability and social justice.
Liberatory finance can redefine investment to prioritize community impact over profit.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How to Win, Together: Lessons from Organizing in Rural Washington State - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Rural communities can mobilize for vital resources through strategic organizing, defying traditional political affiliations.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Remaking the Economy: Liberating Finance to Build a More Just World - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The just transition emphasizes economic changes that support environmental sustainability and social justice.
Liberatory finance can redefine investment to prioritize community impact over profit.
more#economic-justice
#social-change
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sheena Kadi: A Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Change

Sheena Kadi is a prominent LGBTQ rights advocate whose journey is marked by resilience, mentoring, and a commitment to social change.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Sheena Kadi: A Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Change

Sheena Kadi is a prominent LGBTQ rights advocate whose journey is marked by resilience, mentoring, and a commitment to social change.
more#social-change
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Celebrate MLK's Legacy With a Health Freedom Walk in Brooklyn

The Health Freedom Walks honor MLK's legacy while promoting community health through plant-based diets in NYC neighborhoods.
frommlive
3 months ago
Marketing

Kalamazoo grad named to Forbes '30 under 30 list, wants to reinvest at home

Tinashe Chaponda aims to empower Kalamazoo students through scholarships and leadership training after being recognized on Forbes' '30 under 30' list.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

NTIA Approves Eight More Digital Equity Grant Applications

NTIA has approved grants for digital equity initiatives in eight states and territories, enhancing access to high-speed internet for underserved communities.
Venture
fromPortlandTribune.com
3 months ago

High-Impact Investor & SUPERCHARGED CEO, Kwanza Jones, Creates Pathways for Progress Through Community, Culture, and Capital

Kwanza Jones highlights her significant achievements in 2024 while motivating others to invest in community growth.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Indigenous leaders lift the veil on gender-based violence in El Salvador

The Sijsihuat Mejmetzaly Observatory sheds light on the prevalence of abuse suffered by Indigenous women in El Salvador, promoting empowerment and visibility.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Marketing

OPX Live: Launching a Unified Platform For The Creator Economy 2.0 | HackerNoon

OPX Live launches a platform integrating token creation, trading, and streaming for the Creator Economy 2.0.
fromFast Company
16 years ago
Bootstrapping

Another Stone Turned

Empowering minority communities through micro-businesses promotes financial independence and pride.
Creating online platforms for handmade goods can reduce poverty in Indian Country.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Design

Tiff Massey's '7 Mile + Livernois' exhibition is a tribute to Black Detroit

The exhibition celebrates Black women in Detroit and highlights the historical and cultural significance of the Avenue of Fashion.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cultivating Community: Femme Bass Mafia's Mission for a Safer Music Industry - KALTBLUT Magazine

Femme Bass Mafia has significantly fostered inclusivity and empowerment in the electronic music scene for women and underrepresented communities since 2019.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

In the US, Tenants Are Usually on Their Own. Can a New National Tenant Union Change That?

Echo Maker transformed from being hesitant and socially awkward to becoming a leader in tenant organizing, demonstrating empowerment through community action.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

After dodging Hialeah annexation, this historically Black neighborhood wants to be a city

The residents of Brownsville aim to incorporate their historically Black neighborhood into an independent city to better control their destiny.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Embattled by Floods, Gowanus, Park Slope Residents Share DIY Solutions

Residents in flood-prone Brooklyn are taking proactive steps to mitigate flooding, sharing DIY strategies and emphasizing community empowerment during rising water threats.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Business

To maintain democracy this election, small businesses and entrepreneurs deserve our attention

Polarization in the U.S. election is overshadowing vital issues like inequality, particularly for minority-owned small businesses.
fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Heart of Care: A Day in the Life of a Social Worker

The agency emphasizes a holistic approach to foster care, focusing on education, cultural understanding, and community resilience.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Online Community Development

PAID Network Unveils Revolutionary Community-Centric Crowdfunding: Exclusive LCO For Blast Royale | HackerNoon

PAID Network launches a Low FDV Community Offering to empower investors and create opportunities in the blockchain gaming sector.
fromGreenpointers
6 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Brewery Launches $10K Grant Program for Creative Innovators - Greenpointers

Brooklyn Brewery's 'Calling All Makers' grant program empowers creative innovators with $10,000 grants across five diverse categories.
fromPoynter
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

An academic's media literacy journey from India to Oman - Poynter

The ICFJ's initiative aims to combat disinformation through media literacy, investigative journalism, and training community leaders globally.
fromModern Farmer
6 months ago
Agriculture

Not Your Typical Grocery Store - Modern Farmer

The Detroit People's Food Co-op aims to empower the local Black community in response to food insecurity and lack of representation in grocery ownership.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

LOCnificent: Where Locs Meet Culture in a Celebration of Diaspora Pride

The LOCnificent Festival celebrates Black hair and African diaspora culture through community discussions, cultural expression, and empowerment.
#greater-good-awards
Miscellaneous
fromModern Retail
6 months ago

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards highlight innovative efforts in education, inclusion, and sustainability through community empowerment.
fromDigiday
6 months ago
Marketing

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards emphasized community empowerment and economic opportunity through innovative collaborations focused on education, inclusion, and sustainability.
Miscellaneous
fromModern Retail
6 months ago

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards highlight innovative efforts in education, inclusion, and sustainability through community empowerment.
fromDigiday
6 months ago
Marketing

Mastercard, Samsung and 7-Eleven are 2024 Greater Good Awards winners

This year's Greater Good Awards emphasized community empowerment and economic opportunity through innovative collaborations focused on education, inclusion, and sustainability.
more#greater-good-awards
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 months ago

Solar-powered longhouses, low-impact hydro: These Indigenous leaders have energy solutions | CBC News

Indigenous communities are asserting energy sovereignty through clean energy projects, empowering individuals and shaping sustainable futures.
Wine
fromWine Enthusiast
7 months ago

10 of America's Most Influential Latinx-Owned Wineries

Latinos have significantly influenced U.S. winemaking, transitioning from vineyard workers to winery owners while fostering community connections.
#mountain-biking
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
7 months ago

Beyond the Ride: Sandy Ward, British Columbia

Sandy Ward's work enhances inclusivity and empowerment within the mountain biking community, particularly for Indigenous women.
fromBikeMag
7 months ago
Bicycling

Beyond the Ride: Missy Petty

Highlighting local contributors to mountain biking enriches the community.
Missy Petty's work in empowering girls through cycling is exemplary.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
7 months ago

Beyond the Ride: Sandy Ward, British Columbia

Sandy Ward's work enhances inclusivity and empowerment within the mountain biking community, particularly for Indigenous women.
fromBikeMag
7 months ago
Bicycling

Beyond the Ride: Missy Petty

Highlighting local contributors to mountain biking enriches the community.
Missy Petty's work in empowering girls through cycling is exemplary.
more#mountain-biking
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

Street Artist Documents War in Ukraine, One Stark Mural at a Time

Art can serve as a powerful tool for empowerment and resistance during times of conflict.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Black Men Who Lead Event Highlights Black Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn

The Black Men Who Lead event empowers aspiring Black professionals through networking, mentoring, and sharing strategies for work/life balance.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Dive Into Vegan Culture at Black VegFest on Aug 17

Black VegFest empowers the Black community in Brooklyn with information on veganism and healthy food choices.
fromFuncheap
10 months ago
SF drinking

Roller Derby Game Oakland Outlaws vs San Francisco Rolling Dead (Richmond)

Bay Area Derby celebrates 20th Anniversary season with Oakland vs. San Francisco teams post-COVID-19 game on June 1st at 6pm.
fromWashington Post
11 months ago
US news

In Milwaukee public housing, a padlocked patio becomes a battleground

Residents of a troubled public housing development in Milwaukee are frustrated with issues such as safety concerns, mold, and pest infestations, leading them to seek attention and demand changes.
fromBoston.com
11 months ago
Online Community Development

A new 26,000-square-foot Latino community center is coming to the South End

La CASA will be the largest facility for Latino arts, community, and activism in New England.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Panel discussion program will honor 70th anniversary of Brown V. Board of Education

Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education at Brooklyn Borough Hall with an intergenerational program and panel discussion.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Public safety meeting will explore ways to empower youths

GodSquad and 67th Precinct Clergy Council leading a public safety initiative for a violence-free summer in Brooklyn's Assembly District 58.
fromwww.amny.com
11 months ago
Brooklyn

Op-Ed | Run this town: Work for city government and help write the future | amNewYork

The administration has successfully reduced racial employment disparities and improved quality of life for working-class New Yorkers.
fromKqed
11 months ago
California

Saying Goodbye to AsiaSF; New State Mushroom; Farm Workers Buy Mobile Home Park | KQED

AsiaSF, a historic San Francisco venue showcasing transgender performers, closed after over 25 years.
fromMississippi Today
11 months ago
Media industry

Job opening: Audience Engagement Specialist

Become an Audience Engagement Specialist at Mississippi Today to bridge journalism with Mississippi communities.
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