As part of Groundwork's ongoing series of equity writingsâtoday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Serviceâwe invited Isiah Smith to reflect on James Baldwin's phrase: âFor this is your home, my friend, do not be driven from it,â published in Baldwin's...
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to travel to the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. FNCE is the largest conference for registered dietitians and nutrition professionals and brings together thousands of food...
Based on transcript of comments by Holly T. Bird, as edited by Jeff Smith Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024, we are sharing thoughts from Holly T. Bird, an attorney/activist who is a descendant of the Apache / Yaqui (Durango Community) / Purepecha Tribe and lives...
As part of our ongoing series of articles commemorating equity holidays and month-long celebrations, we are today commemorating the close of National Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing thoughts from Xavier Verna, Groundworkâs Major Gifts Officer. As told to Jeff...
Today, July 26, 2024, is National Disability Independence Day, the day when our country commemorates the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act and honors the individuals whom the act aims to protect and support for better lives. As...
Today, on International Pride Day, Anna Dituri, Board President of Up North Pride, shares thoughts on safe spaces and mutual respect. As told to Jeff Smith. When I think about this day, International LGBT Pride Day, the thing that first comes to mind is the need for a...