by Borealis Communications | Nov 1, 2020 | Borealis News & Updates, Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates
Dear readers, As Borealis reflected with our entire community last week, we know that many of us are breathing deeper, sleeping better, and feeling more optimistic about our future. With the work of the election behind us, we have a clearer view of the direction...
by Borealis Communications | Jul 28, 2020 | Borealis News & Updates, Grantee News & Updates, News & Updates
The crisis in Black-owned media-and how to save it In June, Sara Lomax-Reese told attendees as a keynote speaker of the annual Institute for Nonprofit News conference something that many people intuitively know, but don’t often crystalize into action: “Black media—and...
by Borealis Communications | Jul 15, 2020 | Borealis News & Updates, News & Updates
Earlier this year, our world came to a slow with the emergence of COVID-19. A few months later, with the murders of Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and countless other Black folks at the hands of law enforcement, protests erupted around the country, calling...
by Borealis Communications | Jun 30, 2020 | Borealis News & Updates, News & Updates
Throughout June, trans, gender non-conforming (TGNC) and non-binary people—especially Black trans women and femmes—played an integral part in the nationwide uprisings for racial justice. Black trans people are showing up and speaking out, despite the disproportionate...
by Borealis Communications | Jun 2, 2020 | Borealis News & Updates, News & Updates
The shockingly brazen murder of George Floyd while he pleaded for his life has shown in unmistakable terms what anti-Black racism and police brutality look like in the United States. While Mr. Floyd’s horrifying death has galvanized millions, state-sanctioned...
by Borealis Communications | May 19, 2020 | Borealis News & Updates, News & Updates
I am writing today to share with you the news that I am transitioning from my leadership role as President of Borealis Philanthropy at the end of this month. As the founder, this decision was not one I made lightly. I recognize that the timeline is short and amidst a...
