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Forbes: The Domino Effect

The Domino Effect of Gutting Education on Economic Mobility

The latest Forbes contribution by our CEO, Aisha Nyandoro, is out today!

YOU CAN READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

“Education is the cornerstone for better health outcomes

and lifetime economic security.

As AI advances, unequal access to quality education

risks widening disparities further.”

“The foundation of a healthy democracy and economy is built on accessible, high-quality public education, and destabilizing this core institution brings cascading impacts across all facets of American life. Without federal oversight from the Department of Education, essential programs would fragment or vanish altogether.”

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Forbes: Rethinking Wealth & Inclusion In Financial Planning

How Empathy and Innovation Can Close the Retirement Gap, Breaking Barriers to Retirement Security for Every American

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When it comes to building wealth and security in America, too many families — especially those living paycheck to paycheck — are left out of the conversation. For low-income households, retirement planning often feels like a distant luxury, and the pathways to financial empowerment can seem inaccessible. In this candid Forbes Q&A, I speak to Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and CEO of TIAA and one of just two Black women to helm a Fortune 500 company currently, to discuss the systemic barriers that keep millions from building a secure future and to share actionable strategies for closing the retirement gap. Our conversation offers insights and practical advice for individuals, organizations, and policymakers committed to making retirement security a reality for all Americans.

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Forbes: The Big Beautiful Bill

And The High Cost Of Short-Sighted Fiscal Policy

Aisha’s latest contribution to Forbes is out. You can read the full article here.

“In the end, the “Big Beautiful Bill” is a misnomer. Its legacy is instead set to be the creation of a larger deficit, greater inequality, and higher long-term costs for American society. If the goal is a more efficient and effective government, the real path forward lies in preserving—and strengthening—investments in health, nutrition, and opportunities for all Americans, not just the fortunate few.”

Forbes: Work Requirements

Our CEO, Aisha Nyandoro, published a new piece in Forbes regarding the Medicaid Work Requirements & how they will hamper economic growth.

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“As we consider changes to our nation’s safety net, let’s ground our decisions in evidence and shared economic interests. Work requirements for Medicaid may sound appealing, but the data show they are a costly mistake—one our economy cannot afford.”

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Essence Magazine Op-Ed

Op-Ed: 88% of Black Women Are Dissatisfied With America’s Direction – Here’s Why That Matters:

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Springboard is included in this article, alongside other leaders and organizations, who are working to help shift the narrative for how and why we should listen to Black women in our country.

“If we are to build a future where democracy endures and prosperity is shared, we must start by centering Black women—not just in rhetoric, but in resourcing and results. That means listening to what Black women have long been saying, and investing in what they have long been building: communities rooted in belonging, economies rooted in fairness and leadership rooted in care.”

Forbes: The Ugly Side of the “Big, Beautiful Bill”

Founding CEO, Aisha Nyandoro, published her latest Forbes contribution today. It focuses on the flip side of the so called “Big, Beautiful Bill” that passed through the House of Representatives on May 22nd.

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“This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet — it’s about children going to bed hungry, seniors skipping meals, and working families falling through the cracks. Cutting SNAP at this scale doesn’t balance a budget — it breaks our social contract.”