Tag: Race and Ethnicity
MacKenzie Scott’s millions boost Native American nonprofits
The billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s no-strings, no-hassle giving approach has proven particularly valuable to Native American nonprofits, whose history with private philanthropy has...
Colorado mining town's polluted legacy has a potential for profit, but some are wary of the risk
LEADVILLE, Colo. -- Rust-colored piles of mine waste and sun-bleached wooden derricks loom above the historic Colorado mountain town of Leadville — a...
Fearless Fund drops grant program for Black women business owners in lawsuit settlement
NEW YORK -- A venture capital firm has closed down a grant contest for Black women business owners as part of a settlement...
Black Caucus issues new guidelines for DEI policies and urges firms to help reduce racial wealth gap
WASHINGTON -- Corporate policies meant to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are legal and should be expanded to promote broad economic...
Recreational marijuana sales begin on North Carolina tribal land, drug illegal in state otherwise
CHEROKEE, N.C. -- The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians began selling marijuana and cannabis products to any adult 21 or over starting Saturday...
Navajo Nation adopts changes to tribal law regulating the transportation of uranium across its land
The Navajo Nation has approved emergency legislation meant to strengthen a tribal law that regulates the transportation of radioactive material across the largest...