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John,
Yesterday was National Book Lovers Day, and to mark the occasion we asked the
team leading our work at Bloomberg Philanthropies to recommend books that
inspire them. Here's what they shared:
ARTS
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Modern Look: Photography and the American Magazine
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by Mason Klein
A visual catalog of the powerful ways that art can shape the world around us.
Along with incredible photos, it includes essays from the Jewish Museum's 2021
show about mid-twentieth century popular culture, as created by extraordinary
artists like Herbert Bayer, Gordon Parks, Lisette Model, and Richard Avedon.
EDUCATION
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Money with Meaning: How to Create Joy and Impact Through Philanthropy
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by Alex Johnston
Common assumptions about philanthropic giving don't always translate into
tangible impacts on the common good. This book teaches donors to think
differently, in ways that drive what the author calls "meaningful giving." It's
an especially important framework in education, where there is a history of
"throwing money at problems" without a sharp enough focus on the ultimate goal:
helping students succeed and build brighter futures.
ENVIRONMENT
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Before the Streetlights Come On
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by Heather McTeer Toney
A close look at the unique impact climate change is having on Black
communities in America, by Heather McTeer Toney, former mayor of Greenville,
Mississippi and Vice President of Community Engagement at the Environmental
Defense Fund -- who now serves as Executive Director of ourBeyond Petrochemicals
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initiative.
GOVERNMENT INNOVATION
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by Sascha Haselmayer
Mayors and their teams are directly engaged in the challenges their residents
face, and this book is a great reminder that most of those challenges can't be
tackled with quick and easy fixes. It's essential for local leaders to
understand -- and clearly communicate to the people they serve -- that
sustainable change requires time, effort, and innovation.
PUBLIC HEALTH
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House on Fire: The Fight to Eradicate Smallpox
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by William H. Foege
The inspiring story of one of the most important public health victories in
history, showing how coordinated efforts can save lives and protect people
around the world from devastating illnesses.
WOMEN'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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You Are Your Best Thing
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edited by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown
This collection of essays by Black artists, activists, academics, and cultural
figures explores "the Black experience with vulnerability and shame
resilience." Told from a range of perspectives and voices, the book brings to
life unique stories, struggles, and triumphs of Black life.
THE GREENWOOD INITIATIVE
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The Color of Wealth: The Story Behind the U.S. Racial Wealth Divide
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by Meizhu Lui, Bárbara Robles, Betsy Leondar-Wright, Rose Brewer, and Rebecca
Adamson
A look back at how the wealth gap we see today has been driven by laws,
policies, and structural racism throughout history -- and why it will take new
laws and policies to help people, families, and communities of color build
wealth.
We hope you find something to inspire you in this list.
Thanks,
Bloomberg Philanthropies
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