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Press & News
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June 5, 2024
The Court Ruling to Halt The Fearless Fund Fails Black Women
On Monday, June 3, a federal appeals court’s decision to block a grant program for Black female entrepreneurs in Georgia was a level even the most jaded among us are not accustomed to.
Time
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November 29, 2023
Aisha Nyandoro is Making Guaranteed Income a Reality in Mississippi
The longest-running guaranteed-income program in the United States just turned five years old — and it’s led by a trailblazing woman in Mississippi named Aisha Nyandoro.
Vox
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September 20, 2023
The Guaranteed Income Program That’s Helping Black Moms – and Trying to Change the World
The Magnolia Mother’s Trust provides needed monthly funds to Black mothers in Mississippi. The folks behind it want this local action to inspire a global – or at least national – shift.
The Story Exchange
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July 14, 2023
Empowering Families, Disrupting Systems and Building Hope: Q&A with Aisha Nyandoro
Our desire was to actually prove that you can give poor folks money, that families know exactly what it is that they need for themselves and their families.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation: Every Child Thrives
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June 1, 2023
Alone Our Work Wasn’t Enough
Guaranteed income is meant to supplement, not supplant, existing social safety net benefits. It is grounded on the values of trust and respect for recipients with a fundamental commitment to preserving and reinforcing the freedom of choice and dignity of individuals and families.
Just Economy Institute
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May 6, 2023
Guaranteeing Black Mothers the Space to Write Their Own Stories With Aisha Nyandoro
Financial security is not just about having enough money to afford everyday expenses or being prepared for unexpected emergencies. It means having the space to navigate life with ease and being able to make time — for ourselves and each other.
Black Women Know Best