Springboard to Opportunities
Our CEO, Aisha Nyandoro, published a new piece in Forbes regarding the Medicaid Work Requirements & how they will hamper economic growth.
“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.”
Op-Ed: 88% of Black Women Are Dissatisfied With America’s Direction – Here’s Why That Matters:
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.”
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.
YOU CAN READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
“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.”
Our founding CEO, Aisha Nyandoro, published her latest piece as a Forbes contributor today. She sat down with tech entrepreneur Jeff Atwood to discuss why he is giving away more than $50 million and what his motivations were as he landed on community-centered giving.
“Sustainable programs, like democracy or guaranteed income,
require that we listen to and work with people.”
The latest Forbes contribution by founding our CEO, Aisha Nyandoro, is available now! An excerpt from her piece is below.
Our interview with Laura Chevez from Matter of Fact TV aired this week. One of our incredible mothers, Alexis, stepped forward to share her story of being part of The Magnolia Mother’s Trust and how it affected her life being a mother to two young boys.
The interview features our founding CEO, Aisha Nyandoro, in addition to input from Elaine Maag from the Urban Institute.