When it comes to the work needed to advance racial equity, there is no growth in the comfort zone and no comfort in the growth zone, says Elicia Gonzales, the executive director of the Women's Medical Fund.

"For Equity to be realized, it must constantly and consistently be integrated into everything we do and think about," says Nonprofit AF's Vu Le.

Can your organization offer access to meaningful paid work experiences for young people ages 12-24? If so, read more about this RFP.

In her guest post, Women in Data's Jenna Bellassai says the six-month old Philadelphia chapter has more than 400 members, and has hosted several events focused on soft skills that are crucial for professionals.

“Diversity is counting heads. Inclusion is making sure the heads count,” said Sulaiman Rahman of DiverseForce, one of the speakers at the event.

Pedro Ramos and Don Hinkle-Brown say its achievements "make it clear that donors and investors in our region are committed to increasing the vitality of our region through community investment."

In this guest post, 19-year-old Khy Carte says, "As much as this essay is for me, it’s for all of those who have an absent father."

In a 2015 survey, nearly half of students said they were unable to complete a homework assignment due to lack of internet or computer access. Take a look at the interactive map that shows the neighborhoods in Philly where that is most likely to happen.