The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) has announced five new members of its (Cig)-an exclusive programme for private arts organisations that operate on public land to receive long-term support from the city, including an annual operations subsidy. One arts organisation from each of the city's five boroughs was inducted into the group-Brooklyn's , Manhattan's , the , the on Staten Island and the in Queens.
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.
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.
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.
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.
