Washington, DC
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Look what arrived in the mail today! Thank you Delphine Lee for the beautiful illustrations and to @southfoodways and @johntedge for the opportunity to say some stuff. #equitymatters #equitablecities
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Without systemic changes, the #maternalhealth crisis will continue to get worse for #Blackwomen. #SDOH
Being Black and pregnant in the Deep South can be a dangerous combination buff.ly/3TdhzPg by @laurenmsausser via @19thnews CC @SarahElizaCohen @johnsimpkins @MonaHannaA
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#GivingTuesday is here! Friends and partners like you are the reason we’re so excited! If you're as passionate as we are about advancing equity and improving economic mobility across the South, then we hope you'll consider supporting MDC today.
mdcinc.org/donate/
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MWUYF is partnering with MDC to develop community-based capacity for economic resiliency in NC. Together, we seek to increase employment opportunities and the number of individuals with the skills to meet current and future workforce needs. Click link in bio to learn more!
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.@annmei and @johnsimpkins detail how philanthropists can expand and diversify their portfolios to better meet the short- and long-term needs of rural communities of color. nonprofitquarterly.org/actio…
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An honor to be at former U.S. Secretary of Education and SC Gov. Dick Riley’s event today @FurmanU @rileyinstitute celebrating his 90th birthday and a new book on his campaign to improve the state’s public schools. @SouthernEdFound @johnsimpkins
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Meaning, Dignity, and Community are core to who we are as an organization.
In 2022 we trained, facilitated, and created space for challenging and necessary conversations. We hope you’ll consider supporting our work by making a special year-end gift.
mdcinc.org/donate/
More strong work from the Samuel DuBois Cook Center @DukeU
A new book edited by scholars at Duke University's Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Racial Equity examines how this country's foundational racial inequality was worsened by the pandemic, while offering policy solutions to lessen the disparities.
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Feeling brand new at @MDCinc! Check out the new website!
Welcome to the new mdcinc.org!
We've worked to create a new website that is easy to navigate, is a resource for our network, and invites visitors to learn more about who we are and what we do. We can't wait to connect with you at our new online home!
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A graphic snapshot of last week's #stateofthesouth True South event in Durham. We covered this and so much more! Thanks avisualapproach.com for this incredible representation of the day!
#thrivingsouth
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For every open seat at a school like Harvard or UNC, there are literally thousands of qualified people. No one is owed that seat. Colleges select not by lining up all the highest test scores and GPAs, but by looking at any number of factors. I know. I once worked in admissions.
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Happening Now!! A discussion on what actions and commitments will be required to make equity and opportunity a reality in the New South. #StateoftheSouth #ThrivingSouth
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How do we recognize the traumatic histories of public places while envisioning new possibilities to serve our local communities? Our current panelists are discussing this NOW! #StateoftheSouth #ThrivingSouth
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What would it take for the south to be true to the past, present and future? #stateofthesouth #thrivingsouth
That moment when the “nice young man” grows into the old guy who’s telling you how it is. And he’s right. Vote. Thanks, @BarackObama.
Young people have the power to change the direction of our country by voting in this election. Climate change, reproductive rights, gun safety—all the issues you care about are on the ballot.
Register to vote at vote.org/obama and encourage your friends to do the same.