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NCAA March Madness 2025 livestream: How to watch the men’s and women’s First Four games

Fast Company Tech

The National Collegiate Athletic Associations (NCAA) annual single-elimination tournament , more commonly known as March Madness, kicked things off over the weekend with Selection Sunday. A very brief history of March Madness On the mens side, the tournament dates back to 1939. The women got in on the action in 1982.

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How The Nature Conservancy’s Work in the Cumberland Forest Supports Jobs & Climate Mitigation

Saleforce Nonprofit

At The Nature Conservancy , one of the world’s largest environmental nonprofits, we have examined a huge range of nature’s benefits throughout our 70-year history. All these can be wonderful and restorative experiences, yet there are many more surprises to be found in nature when you look deeper. © Cameron Davidson; May 2019.

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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

HBCUs lead the nation in conferring bachelor’s degrees to Black graduates who ultimately earn doctorate degrees. One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.” Over 185 years later, HBCUs continue to be the backbone of Black America. We were so excited!

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

If, however, through your research, you can establish a clear connection between your programs and their funding history and priorities, it’s still worth reaching out to that funder and introducing your organization. National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

It was updated for National Mentoring Month in January 2023. As we celebrate Black History Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters will shine a spotlight on the contributions of African-Americans. We’ve seen how social justice and unrest have pulled our nation apart. *This post was originally published on February 11th, 2021.

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Dear Sophie: Can I start a company or a side hustle on a TN visa?

TechCrunch

Dear Clever, There are many things that the modern U.S. immigration system was not designed for, including (but not limited to): the internet, e-filing and blockchain, working remotely, working from home, the modern gig economy, startups, flexible work arrangements, contractor work, and the gig economy.

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The UAW wants to unionize EV startup factory workers

The Verge

The National Labor Relations Board ultimately ruled that Musk’s comments should be considered union-busting and broke the law. The culture of the place is union, you know, the history. The UAW collects monthly dues ranging from 0.805 percent to 1.44 percent of a worker’s monthly earnings, depending on a number of factors.)