HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville announced the awardees of the Racial Equity Fund grant today from the Equity in Action Tour. The Racial Equity Fund gave more ...

Almost four years after Charlotte leaders launched an unprecedented initiative to help reverse longstanding racial inequities, records show the city of Charlotte has spent just a third of the public ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — August is National Black Business Month. In West Michigan, a racial equity loan fund is ensuring that entrepreneurs of color have fair access to the resources they need.

YORK, Pa. — Three York County nonprofits will receive more than $35,000 in new funding aimed at reducing racial inequities across the community. The York County Community Foundation announced the ...

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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. The Fund for Santa Barbara is pleased to announce their continued partnership with the County of Santa Barbara for a fourth ...

Since George Floyd’s death in May and the ensuing protests against racism and police brutality, major foundations have stepped up their funding for racial justice efforts. Funders and large donors ...

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