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How Nonprofits Can Help Free Culture and Benefit from the Public Domain

NonProfit Quarterly

Currently, almost everything is legally locked down by US copyright law, but only entertainment corporations and a few thousand celebrity artists meaningfully benefit. The Copyright Trap The idea of copyright is usually framed as protection: Copyright laws protect creators from having their work stolen or manipulated.

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

Federal and state laws require a nonprofit’s board members to assume responsibility for the organization’s well-being–meaning it can be held responsible if something goes wrong financially or operationally. An advisory board makes non-binding recommendations to help nonprofits make decisions.

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Our Bodies, Our Data, Our Destinies: Native American Women Harnessing Technology for the Benefit of Our People

NonProfit Quarterly

Given the influence of Indigenous females on future generations, Native American girls were special targets of the cultural assimilation lessons of these boarding schools. 5 We know that our Indigenous culture is key to our health, which foods are nutritious for our families, and how to sustain our Mother Earth to thrive.

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Gumbo for the Struggle: Recipes of Liberation from the Cultural Kitchen

NonProfit Quarterly

The cultural sector is actively seeking alternatives to business-as-usual. This article concludes the series, “ Remember the Future: Culture and Systems Change ,” which is co-produced by Art.coop and NPQ. And, of course, providing for people’s artistic and cultural needs is a core part of building a thriving community economy as well.

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Brave New World: What Does the Digital Age Portend for Health Justice?

NonProfit Quarterly

Critically, AI-driven diagnostic tools have been found to perform poorly on non-White patients, resulting in inaccurate diagnoses or subpar care.14 However, barriers such as language, literacy levels, and cultural differences can prevent people from understanding or trusting the information they receive.16

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The Business Case for DEI Reinforces Anti-Black Sentiment

NonProfit Quarterly

Yet rather than acknowledging and responding to its roots in organizing against White supremacy, DEI has developed into an industry that focuses on surface-level, individualistic engagement, and the bottom line—that is, on the ways DEI can boost profitability.

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Collaboration Across Social Boundaries: A Practical Guide

Stanford Social Innovation Review

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Changing the law will require lobbying strategies, connections to policy makers, and legal expertise.