#equity

#equity

This convening marked a crucial step in realizing one of the most important promises of cannabis legalization in New York-that the neighborhoods most damaged by prohibition would be the first to benefit from legalization's revenue streams. New York's adult-use cannabis market has already generated hundreds of millions in sales. By statute, 40% of the state's cannabis tax revenue flows into the Community Reinvestment Fund, which aims to channel resources into programs that directly uplift historically over-policed and underserved communities.

23-year-old James is a technical whiz, delivering flawless code in solitude. His peer Jasmine is slower to master code, but mentors colleagues, helps new hires settle in, and diffuses team tensions before they escalate. Young James is quickly promoted and praised for his skills. However, young Jasmine's skills go largely unnoticed. She is slower to progress in her career and receives little acknowledgement for her strengths.

Renting is a short-term commitment. You can sign a lease and have the flexibility to move somewhere else after the lease is over Maintenance and repairs are typically handled by the landlord, saving you time and money. Additionally, taxes and other local expenses are also usually covered by the landlord If you live in a city with high property taxes, renting may be more affordable, helping to reduce your monthly payments

A new report from The Conference Board shows a sharp decline in usage of 'diversity,' 'racial,' 'gender,' or 'DEI.' Over a third of S&P 100 companies have stopped using the term 'equity' altogether.

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced the reopening of a section of Rockaway Beach from Beach 43rd Street to Beach 47th Street after decades of closure.

Philanthropy has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to push AI to fulfill its potential to deliver enormous benefits to society by prioritizing ethical AI and impacting the nonprofit sector.

Kirkland's management is seeking feedback from associates regarding adherence to office policies, indicating a desire for improved compliance and engagement within the firm.

We want to make sure that New York becomes the cannabis capital of the globe, Adams said. Learn, get more information and let's keep lighting up.

The Cooling Assistance Program stopped accepting applications just as temperatures began to soar, heavily impacting thousands of low-income New Yorkers during a heat emergency.

Participatory grantmaking may be a new trend in philanthropy, but community-driven giving practices have been around since the beginning of time. These practices provide valuable lessons for philanthropy, particularly from those historically marginalized in it.

In regard to the desperately needed additional housing, pushed by Gov. Newsom and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who is desperate except for the real estate and construction industries?

"We did not want to just have those 50 great ideas sit in this document on our website, we want to move them forward and get it in front of people."

We need to find new stories that inspire us towards a version of the future where it's not .001% of the world that has 98% of the money.

The structured interview rests on the assumption that the elimination of the interviewer's subjective, individual perspective results in greater objectivity and thus less discrimination.

Nudging systems are low-cost, simple mechanisms colleges can deploy to ensure students stay on track with enrollment, impacting student success and equity.

The 2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan has been rescinded as it did not support FEMA's mission, prompting the creation of a new strategy aligned with essential tasks.

I entered this role well intentioned and optimistic. On reflection, I now see that I was also naive. Representation without redistribution of power is not justice.