Tag: Philanthropic foundations

BLM’s Patrisse Cullors to step down from movement foundation

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A co-founder of Black Lives Matter announced Thursday that she is stepping down as executive director of the movement's foundation following what she has...

Nicaragua police raid NGO and news outlet offices

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MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaraguan national police raided offices of a prominent nongovernmental organization and an independent news outlet Thursday — both linked to children...

Foundation raises $1 billion to fight anti-Asian hate

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A foundation launched by prominent Asian American business leaders earlier this month said Thursday it has raised more than $1 billion to support Asian...

Bill Gates’ leadership roles stay intact despite allegations

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SEATTLE — Despite damaging allegations suggesting Bill Gates pursued women who worked for him, don't expect changes to his roles at the two iconic...

Ramadan drives donations, memberships to giving circles

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Sahina Islam can still recall the day when she heard an elderly Pakistani couple got kicked out of their New York City home by...

Ex-Ohio State prof sentenced for sharing work with China

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A medical researcher and professor who pleaded guilty to what prosecutors called a sophisticated scheme to transfer U.S.-backed research to China...

Harvey Mason jr. becomes official CEO of Recording Academy

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NEW YORK — Harvey Mason jr., can drop the interim from his title: He's now the official president and CEO of The Recording Academy. ...

NFL renews 9 social justice grants totaling $2.5 million

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The NFL has renewed nine grants totaling $2.5 million through its social justice platform Inspire Change. ...

Jhené Aiko, Saweetie to perform on AAPI advocacy TV special

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NEW YORK — Platinum-selling performers of part-Asian descent, including R&B singer Jhené Aiko and rapper Saweetie, will perform on a TV special produced by...

Donors race to aid India during COVID-19 surge

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The catastrophic wave of Covid-19 in India has prompted donors to send millions of dollars to the country, which Tuesday crossed the grim mark...