In the U.S. 30% of families headed by Black mothers live below the poverty line. But one initiative in Mississippi is trying to address that problem with a guaranteed income program called Magnolia Mother’s Trust.
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In Mississippi, a long-running guaranteed income program is helping Black mothers
2022 For My People Awards
Dr. Aisha Nyandoro on equitable strategies that strengthen families
A Night of Storytelling
On Thursday, April 21, 2022 we hosted a Night of Storytelling – a night filled with shared stories and conversation with Magnolia Mother’s Trust moms and Kiese Laymon, the award-winning author of Heavy: An American Memoir and several other books and essay. You can watch the livestream on-demand here!
Courage in Action: McNulty Prize Winners at the 2022 Aspen Action Forum
On July 27th, the 2022 John P. McNulty Prize Winners engaged in a dynamic conversation about their bold visions for solving humanity’s most intractable social problems, and how they stay true to their values and convictions in the face of enormous challenges.