Tag: Philanthropic foundations

Gov. Whitmer among 7 awarded for courage by JFK Foundation

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BOSTON — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others during the...

Asian American business leaders seek to fight discrimination

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Asian American business leaders are launching a foundation to challenge discrimination through what they call the largest philanthropic commitment in history by Asian Americans...

Insider Q&A: Ex-biodefense chief on stopping the next COVID

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WASHINGTON — When COVID-19 hit the U.S. early last year, public health scientist Rick Bright had an up-close view of what worked and what...

Anthony’s 3-pointer gives Magic 112-111 win over Grizzlies

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony made a 3-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining, giving him a career-best 26 points and the Orlando Magic a 112-111...

Chicago-based Poetry Foundation hires new president

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NEW YORK — The Poetry Foundation has chosen Michelle T. Boone as its new president, the first time a woman and a person of...

Russian court restricts Navalny’s anti-corruption foundation

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MOSCOW — A court in Moscow ruled Tuesday to restrict the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny pending...

Travis Scott casts a philanthropic eye toward HBCU students

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Travis Scott, the rapper famous for his string of stylish hip-hop hits, from “SICKO MODE” to “Highest in the Room," and for the wild...

Among the Oscar winners: 2 foundations that serve the needy

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Two foundations that serve the needy achieved the kind of spotlight at Sunday’s night’s Academy Awards telecast that any nonprofit yearns for: A shout-out...

Suit: LSU insulated athletes, coaches from victims’ claims

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NEW ORLEANS — Seven women have filed a federal class action lawsuit against Louisiana State University, its governing board and several former and current...

A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentum

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The needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap...