Alternative pathways to #employment are critical as many families grapple with the high price of #childcare and the escalating costs of #education. At @GenerationUSA_ we are on a #Reskilling and #Upskilling mission to transform lives without a four-year degree.

The Kyle Rittenhouse case "represented yet another data point in the long history of some parts of the right valorizing white vigilantes who use violence against people of color and their white allies,” writes Charles M. Blow. nyti.ms/3FvTI3l

This is 🔥 If you are interested in learning more about how government policies and practices perpetuated racism and segregation, read The Color of Law. #HousingJustice #BlackHomeownership

I was so moved to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed this afternoon. Like so many of you, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride—a sense of joy—to know that this deserving, accomplished Black woman will be a part of the highest court in the land.

I'm so excited for Rondell and Raymond to join Open City Advocates! Very proud to serve on this Board and so thrilled to know that the pilot project ensuring youth involved in DC's juvenile court have ongoing representation has such a solid foundation! #RacialJustice #JuvenileJustice

As someone who has first-hand experience with entrepreneurship through acquisition, I believe in this model. Check out their #equitycrowdfunding campaign to use business ownership to close the racial and gender wealth gaps. #smallbusiness #ETA #SMB wefunder.com/newmajoritycap…

II’m grateful for the experiences that have given me the confidence to start this new venture and the people who demonstrate what it means to listen, adapt, teach, connect, and learn from both successes and failures. marigoldeffect.co

Do you know any organizations working to increase economic mobility or build wealth among Black, Latino, immigrant, and/or historically underserved individuals, families, and/or communities in DC, MD, or VA? The application and strings attached are minimal for this modest award.

What do you need to finish 2022 strong? It's the question of the moment. How can we get more funding from customers, donors, or investors? It's the evergreen question. marigoldeffect.substack.com/p/the-marigold… #nonprofits #givelocal #fundraising #grants #dmv #givingtuesday #dcnonprofits

Meet The Marigold Effect grant recipients! marigoldeffect.substack.com/p/meet-the-mar… These organizations were chosen for alignment with our mission to advance economic mobility and build wealth among historically marginalized groups #economicjustice #nonprofits #wealthgap

We're delighted to announce our two newest Board members! Welcome, Ramon and Kyla! mailchi.mp/6bba96a7b4ff/s…

Spread the word + let's discover the next wave of cooperative visionaries together! #CooperativeEntrepreneurs #AcceleratorProgram #TransformativeBusinesses #ShareProsperity

Know any organizations doing business with DC and wanting to shape a greener, more resilient future for their business and community?

📣 Attention entrepreneurs! The Tanna Fund @ipadewoc is now open for early-stage Black women and gender-expansive business owners in the DMV. Apply today for a microgrant! Deadline: September 1.#ProudSustainer lnkd.in/eHrP_d-a #smallbusiness #creators #microgrant

I want to share my current feelings and thoughts on the Israeli-Palestinian situation not as any expert but as someone who lost a family member in 9/11/01 and is deeply concerned about the killing of civilians in #Israel & #Gaza and the U.S. role in the region.

Learn how The Marigold Effect's micro-grant initiative is revolutionizing #nonprofit support. pooja mehta shares her strategy for matching grant size with effort, making funding more accessible for organizations working to close wealth gaps. s4g.biz/14mar24

“what is the point of having power if you will not use it to stop crimes against humanity?” washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…