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Celebrating Black history and Black futures

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While recently recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Black people have long celebrated the historical importance of Juneteenth. This blog provides a brief overview of Juneteenth and the role that HBCUs have played as guardians of Black history and Black futures. . Looking back at the history of Juneteenth and HBCUs.

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Embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion during the 2024 Women’s History Month

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March is Women’s History Month. Since 1987, the United States has honored women’s ongoing contributions to history, society, and culture. The 2024 Women’s History Month celebrates women who promote equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. What is Women’s History Month? What is Women’s History Month?

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Making Women’s History More Visible

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This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the work that the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum does each and every day to bring women’s stories alive and into focus. We invite you to explore one of the initiatives we’ve been honored to be part of creating to expand access to women’s stories in our nation’s history.

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Michael Jordan Makes Largest Individual Donation in Make-A-Wish history

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The gift is the largest from an individual in the organization's 43-year history. Basketball legend Michael Jordan proves that it is better to give than to receive by making a record-setting donation of $10 million to Make-A-Wish America in honor of his 60th birthday on Feb.

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GivingTuesday 2022: Celebrating EveryAction customers’ accomplishments

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Established in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y as a day to encourage everyone to “give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity,” the nonprofit world knows GivingTuesday , the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a major fundraising day and serves for many as the unofficial start to the year-end fundraising season.

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Expanding Access to Black History

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This Black History Month, we reflect on the strategy work that our team does through our partnership with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture —much of which centers around expanding access. Museum Helps Americans Discuss Race” ~ U.S.

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Celebrating Our Webby Award Nominations & Honorees

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Let’s make history together and help HHMI’s Wild Hope and Vilcek Foundation’s Pueblo Pottery win the Webby People’s Voice Award. Your vote not only celebrates our work, but also the spirit of innovation and excellence on the internet. Vote for Vilcek’s Pueblo Project!

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