As a GCIR board member, I am thrilled to share @gcirtweets 's new theory of change! This new framework will guide the org’s efforts to collectively move money & power to #immigrant & #refugee communities. Please help share this exciting news!
Check out the piece I wrote for @TheHill about the upcoming #affirmativeaction arguments before the Supreme Court. I argue that we all benefit from race-conscious college admissions, so let’s not go backward now https://t.co/ZzM8eDQnR1 #equity#highered
A village of friends and family helped @HayJasmine82’s mom as she went to college with an infant. But times changed, and even as many colleges offer child care, support can’t stop there, she says. More from @DiverseIssues: https://t.co/aUNZNftKAV
This month, we welcomed the inaugural cohort of the Latino Museum Studies Program (LMSP) Undergraduate Internship. We'll share more about them and their projects across the Smithsonian. Stay tuned! https://t.co/XHdqGbnfsW #SmithsonianLMSP#MeetLMSP
Tuition Debt Quick Take
From Lumina CEO @jamiemerisotis: Canceling college debt promotes racial justice.
"There's a big component of this that we have to underscore about the fact that racial justice and equity is addressed when it comes to canceling debt."
Canceling debt is a start—but only a start. Making affordable #highered that helps people live better lives, improves communities & boosts the economy is a bigger challenge than the president alone can meet. @insidehighered https://t.co/2BuOli8mTk
Three organizations innovating higher education have the chance to win $50,000 - and it's up to your vote!
@LuminaFound is overseeing the #BeautifulMinds competition, which will award prize money to three innovative organizations. 🧵
Thanks to the Governor, Senate President, House Speaker and the entire legislature for passing a historic cradle to career budget. Proud of the $151.5 M reinvestment in higher education to support talent development in our state. Best budget in 15 years. #LaProspers@LA_Regents
"We need fierce allies in philanthropy to take risks and address long term infrastructure building with the urgency they address a crisis. That's how you build trust." Stephanie Guilloud, Project South. #GCIR2022
@gcirtweets board co-chair @angiejunck on philanthropic mobilization: "How do we move money and power" to benefit all immigrant communities? #gcirconference
.@LuminaFound Foundation is overseeing the Beautiful Minds competition, which will award prize money to three innovative organizations that are helping US adults prepare for and succeed in our fast-changing world. https://t.co/xYUau0kfJF
Senator Lana Theis accused me by name of grooming and sexualizing children in an attempt to marginalize me for standing up against her marginalizing the LGBTQ community...in a fundraising email, for herself.
Hate wins when people like me stand by and let it happen. I won't.