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Rebekah Barber
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Staff Writer, Nonprofit Quarterly
North Carolina, Durham
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Biography
Rebekah graduated from North Carolina Central University in 2016 with degrees in English and history. After college, she worked as a journalist and researcher at the Institute for Southern Studies in Durham, North Carolina. Her research largely focuses on racial justice, democracy, and Southern history. This research experience, as well as Rebekah’s work with groups like the North Carolina Poor People’s Campaign, motivated her to pursue a degree in public policy. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy at Duke University Sanford School with a particular interest in the intersection between poverty and race.
Southern history democracy economic inequality
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By Rebekah Barber Verified|Nonprofit QuarterlyVerified“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue,” Alan Garber, the president of Harvard University, wrote in a public statement directed to the members of the Harvard community.
By Rebekah Barber Verified|Flipboard2 days ago"Let's hope others follow suit," the former president wrote on social media. Former President Barack Obama on Monday praised Harvard University for its decision to defy the demands made by the Trump administration for the institution to maintain federal funding, calling the government’s effort an …
By Rebekah Barber Verified|Nonprofit QuarterlyVerifiedThe Mississippi State Penitentiary, better known as Parchman Farm, is . Constructed in 1901, it is modeled in many ways after a slave plantation. In the early years of the prison, under the convict leasing system, prisoners were forced to perform grueling tasks like picking cotton and building tunnels with dynamite. In the 1960s, over 300 Freedom Riders were arrested and sent to Parchman as they attempted to challenge segregation laws across the country.
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Nonprofit Quarterly
Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) is a prominent media platform dedicated to the nonprofit sector in the United States. Founded in 1994 as the *New England Nonprofit Quarterly*, it became a national publication in 1999. NPQ operates under the Nonprofit Information Networking Association, a 501(c)(3) organization. NPQ offers a variety of resources to educate and support nonprofits. It publishes a quarterly magazine that addresses current issues in the sector and provides daily newsletters to keep subscribers informed. The organization also conducts webinars, hosts podcasts, and facilitates roundtable discussions on topics relevant to nonprofits. Additionally, NPQ regularly shares online content focused on themes such as racial justice, economic justice, and leadership. With a mission to advance multiracial democracy, NPQ aims to enhance knowledge and foster conversations among civic actors. The organization is led by Cyndi Suarez, the Editor-in-Chief, and is a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News.
Durham, North Carolina, United States
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Founded: 2000