Background: Historically, black-owned businesses have always been the target of inequitable government policies and racial mistreatment, like in the New York’s 1850’s Seneca Village and Tulsa Race Massacre. Currently, even though female black entrepreneurs are the fastest-growing group, they face the greatest barriers to accessing capital whether...
We knew that when Canopy started the 27 Days of Learning, there would be so much to learn from community leaders, activists, and experts. Here are our favorite quotes and learnings on how the business community can move forward on this anti-racist journey. Where are we...
The 4th of July is usually tied to the imagery of freedom, the great melting pot, and the American Dream. But historically, it was not a date in which all people were free (check out out our Juneteenth post for more info). To attain true...
When it comes to the implications of pollution and toxic waste, Renee Skelton says, “no one wants a factory, a landfill, or a diesel bus garage for a neighbor.” Where does it go? People who live, work, and play in America's most polluted environments are commonly...
Today on the Canopy Cafe, discussing for-profit/non-profit partnership and corporate philanthropy with Shawn Summerville of Louisville Central Community Centers. Find out more: https://linktr.ee/canopyky Background After attending the University of Illinois to complete his degree in Urban Planning, Shawn Summerville began his career at UPS in Louisville. After being...