In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’ve been reflecting on the great achievements and contributions of fearless Hispanic and Latinx changemakers that have transformed our communities and the world. To celebrate this history of innovation and shed light on the scope of this impact, we’ve highlighted a few organizations who have been featuring the Hispanic and Latinx community this month.
Here’s a sneak peek:
The Case Foundation strives to lift up people and ideas with the potential to change the world, and this groundswell of acknowledgment and support is encouraging to see.
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Check out these 6 inventions by Latina women that may never have existed without their fearless and entrepreneurial spirit. Follow @weallgrowlatina for continued content elevating the voices and stories of Latina changemakers. |
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Citi Impact Fund Secures $50M to Invest in Black Entrepreneurs |
Citi launched its $150 million impact fund in January to invest its own capital in companies addressing workforce development, financial inclusion, sustainable energy and water use, and high-impact infrastructure, with a focus on women and other underrepresented founders. Citi has now allocated an additional $50 million in capital to invest specifically in Black founders. |
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Avoiding ‘Sin Stocks’ is No Longer Enough for ESG ETFs |
“A few years back when we were talking to investors, negative screening was the first choice,” said Veronique Menou, head of ESG indexes for Emea at MSCI, the index and ratings provider. Pure negative screening now represented only about 4 percent of the $55bn of assets linked to MSCI’s equity ESG indices. |
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INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
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The Clark Street Project |
Sherrell Dorsey, founder of The Plug, just launched a podcast examining the legacy of the Associated Negro Press and takes a closer look at the ways Black journalists, storytellers, and entrepreneurs have shaped and continue to shape our world. |
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National Geographic's Next Adventure |
Tuning in for Fast Company’s Innovation Festival next week? On Thursday morning, don’t miss the discussion about the front lines of science, exploration and technology with National Geographic Chair Jean Case, CEO Jill Tiefenthaler and 2020 Explorer of the Year Corey Jaskolski. |
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Paths Into Venture Capital |
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinxVC is hosting a series of talks about the many paths into Venture Capital. While the target audience is the Latinx community, anyone from an underrepresented background is welcome to join. |
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