ImpactPHL Perspectives is a multi-part series which explores the many facets of the impact economy in Greater Philadelphia from the perspectives of its doers, movers, shakers and agents of change. It is a project of ImpactPHL, an impact investing advocacy organization comprised of Philadelphia venture capitalists, business leaders, nonprofits, academics, entrepreneurs and philanthropists.
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Assets no more: On racial justice risks in municipal bonds
"As the Movement for Black Lives advances, the assets of the criminal injustice complex — such as jail infrastructure and extractive revenues — will evaporate, leaving behind only liabilities and expenses."
accessJul. 1, 2020 2:28 pm
A guide to investing for racial equity
"It’s time to 'own what we own' and align all of our actions and our assets with the world that we want to see — a world that is just and inclusive," writes Nia Global Solutions' Kristin Hull.
growthJun. 11, 2020 4:50 pm
To lessen the impacts of COVID-19, adopt a small business
"The more businesses we can support this way, the faster we can restore our local economies and communities," writes Michael H. Shuman of the D.C.-based Neighborhood Associates Corporation.