Best Local Color Collection Podcasts (2024)

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Deep dive: the 1918 pandemic 20:08

10M ago20:08

20:08

What got you through lockdown? Was it the Zoom calls with your relatives, the What’s App groups for your street? For me it was being able to order copious amounts of craft materials through Amazon, to fill those endless hours at home with my daughter. So imagine what it was like in 1918 when they had none of these things? How did they ever get thro…

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Lockdown Legends: the women of the vaccine clinics 26:15

11M ago26:15

26:15

During lockdown Averil Pooten Watan organised pop up clinics for undocumented migrants, many of whom were working with older and other vulnerable people. She illustrates the huge impact community volunteers can have. By reaching out to the most marginalised, she not only saved lives, but stopped the spread of Covid-19. In this fifth series of Rebel…

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Lockdown Legends: The women of the food bank pt 2 14:33

12M ago14:33

14:33

Chrys Christy works with community groups and the police in one of East London’s most deprived areas. When lockdown struck she had one major concern – how would people get food. She knew the community would need help. In this fifth series of Rebel Women, we’re resetting a little. Because the women we’re featuring this time were definitely not our u…

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Lockdown Legends: the women of the foodbank 19:05

1y ago19:05

19:05

In March 2020, Tracey Rogers was working at Leyton Sixth Form College. As they shut the college gates for the last time, Tracey decided she was going to spend her time in lockdown redecorating the house. Three years later the paints and wallpaper are still sitting in a cupboard unused. Although she never got the decorating done, she would go on to …

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Lockdown Legends: women of the mutual aid network 15:53

1y ago15:53

15:53

Guen Murroni was a member of Sister’s Uncut, an organisation fighting cuts to domestic violence services. She was involved in media campaigns and direct actions to bring attention to the numbers of women who die every day at the hands of their partners. Then in March 2020, a conversation with one of the Sisters took her on a different journey. In t…

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Lockdown Legends: women of the scrub hubs 20:49

1y ago20:49

20:49

During the 2020 Covid Crisis, Jennie Caminada was part of a group of ordinary people who saved lives. Yet none set foot in a hospital, and all but one were women. In this fifth series of Rebel Women, we’re resetting a little. Because the women we’re featuring this time were definitely not our usual “troublemakers”. Some of them may have been in the…

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Where next for the women's movement 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

This is the final episode in this current series, and we’re trying something a little different. You may have heard some of your favourite podcasts doing live shows. This episode is our attempt at that although we did it a bit back to front. We ran the event – Where next for the women’s movement? - then decided to turn it into a podcast, so more pe…

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“My British sense of pride comes from collective resistance” 24:42

1+ y ago24:42

24:42

Sonali Bhattacharyya is an award winning play write and screen writer. She is also one of the most prolific activists I have ever met, working with everyone from grassroots groups like Don’t Pay, organisers of the energy bill strike; to co-Chair of Momentum, a movement building popular support for socialist ideas and policies. Her writing and her a…

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“It’s the first time I felt truly ungovernable” 18:41

1+ y ago18:41

18:41

Resistance was in Ziggy Melamed’s DNA, as both her parents were highly political. So it was no surprise she joined the Socialist Workers’ Party as a teenager. But she was restless, frustrated with the organisation's hierarchical structures. Then a protest in 1996 changed everything. In this fourth series of Rebel Women, we have partnered with the M…

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“We were the feminist alternative to Jackie magazine.” 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

19:52

In the depths the Winter of Discontent, as the Women’s Liberation movement was crumbling, Jane Conor and a group of idealistic young women brought Shocking Pink into the world; a feminist fanzine, with a neon glow, that would grab the attention of everyone, from the BBC to The Sun. In this fourth series of Rebel Women, we have partnered with the Mu…

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“We didn’t stop racism but we made it fashionable to be an anti-racist” 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

22:37

Ruth Gregory’s grandmother was a suffragette, and her parents early members of CND. In 1976 she would make her own mark on the world, as she joined the Rock Against Racism collective. Using music, the group would change the cultural landscape of Britain. In this fourth series of Rebel Women, we have partnered with the Museum of Youth Culture to bri…

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"I went through my early years feeling very powerful" 22:29

1+ y ago22:29

22:29

It was 1968 and Gill Scott was 13 years old. At home with her mum and dad in Stockport, she heard Enoch Powell’s infamous Rivers of Blood speech. Her parents were appalled, and to Gill he seemed like the devil himself. It will be a moment that shapes her consciousness, taking her on a journey through the 70s and 80s fighting racism and inequality t…

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You Haven't Heard the Half of It 55:27

2+ y ago55:27

55:27

Bringing you a special episode this week from my new podcast - You Haven't Heard The Half Of It. Looking at the hidden half of history with my co-host, Simon Cole from Hackney Tours. If you enjoy the episode, why not subscribe to that too where ever you get your podcasts. This episode looks at how history often casts Jews as a passive victim, wheth…

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What they didn’t teach you in school about the suffragettes 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

30:02

I’m sure most of you know about the suffragettes: Emmeline Pankhurst, and her daughter Cristabel; their organisation, the Women’s Social and Political Union; chaining themselves to railings; smashing windows; the forced feeding. You probably were taught it in school. The problem is, it’s wrong. Ok, so those things all did happen, but it is a very n…

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Beauty queens, women's libbers and the communists 37:26

2+ y ago37:26

37:26

In 1970, Women’s Liberation activists targeted the Miss World contest, propelling the movement on to the global stage. Among them was Jo Robinson, originally from Blackpool, now living in East London. This is her story of that infamous night. Yet that night was also famous for crowning the first ever black beauty queen. Since the 1950s, political r…

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Zita Holbourne - From austerity to fascism 27:04

2+ y ago27:04

27:04

Zita grew up in South London, the child of an inter-racial relationship – dad was white and mum was black. Lessons in racial justice grew from watching and listening to her mother, whose passions and righteousness leaves you feeling a bit in awe. Welcome to Rebel Women, a podcast about history’s troublemakers. In this week’s episode we explore race…

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Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp Part 3 26:36

2+ y ago26:36

26:36

This is the third and final part of our series on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp. For this episode we’re focus ing on someone who wasn’t even there, yet was irrecoverably touch by it. A woman who 100% captures the spirit of the movement, taking the fight to a new generation. Sophie was born in 1968 in Orphington, on the south-east edge of G…

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Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp Part 2 25:26

2+ y ago25:26

25:26

It was 1983, and Shelia Freeman was about to be one of thousands of women to bring down the fences at the RAF Greenham Common. Rebel Women is a podcast about history's troublemakers. This is episode two in a three part series about the Greenham Common peace camp. If you’ve not heard our first episode, check that out now to understand the political …

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Solving the housing crisis with the Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB) 24:13

2+ y ago24:13

24:13

Destination: Home is a key organization leading the way in ending homelessness in Silicon Valley. Through powerful cross-sector partnerships with Santa Clara County, private corporations and other community-based nonprofits, Destination: Home is a pioneer creating systemic change in our region. In this episode, SVCF Executive Vice President for Com…

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Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp Part 1 23:32

2+ y ago23:32

23:32

It was March 1982, and Ellen was about to go down to the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp for the first time, to protest at the RAF base storing US cruise missiles. Ellen describes it as a vigil of thousands, although news reports called it a blockade staged by 250 women, which resulted in 34 arrests. Whether or not the media and police deliberat…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Leveraging collective impact with SVCF’s Donor Circle for the Arts 24:34

3y ago24:34

24:34

SVCF Donor Circles are dynamic groups of Bay Area philanthropists who are passionate and knowledgeable about specific impact areas. Through collaboration, they achieve greater impact by learning and giving together. Donor circle member and Corporate Accelerator Forum CEO Diana Joseph and Palo Alto Players Managing Director Elizabeth Santana join to…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Grassroots groups build power within communities of color 32:29

3y ago32:29

32:29

In many Silicon Valley neighborhoods where the majority of residents are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color) or are of undocumented status, there are not enough opportunities for community members to exercise their voices and advocate for a better, more equitable future. SVCF Neighborhoods Community Action Grants are bolstering the work t…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Latino Family Fund fights for social justice in South Santa Clara County 24:27

3y ago24:27

24:27

Welcome to the tenth episode in our mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF’s Community Advisory Council. Listen to the previous episode in the mini-series here, and continue to subscribe to the podcast to hear future episodes. South Santa Clara County, and Gilroy in particular, have …

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Freedom for All Americans 22:34

3y ago22:34

22:34

While Supreme Court decision protects LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace, millions in the LGBTQ+ community continue to face discrimination in so many aspects of life, including housing, public accommodations, education and credit. Today’s episode features Freedom for All Americans’ CEO and National Campaign Director Kasey Suffredini and Senior Vic…

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Rebel Women for Kids: Groundbreaking Women 5:41

3y ago5:41

5:41

This is Rebel Women for kids, a new podcast for … well kids. It's full of amazing stories of daring and adventure, and the best thing is that all these stories are completely true. And even though this is a podcast for you kids, we think your grown ups might quite enjoy it too. Not that long ago, women were expected the be maids or mothers and not …

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Juneteenth and the Reckoning on Race with Lateefah Simon 27:46

3y ago27:46

27:46

On June 19, 1865, soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War was over. Since then, this day has been celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. It also recognizes the culture and achievements of Black Americans and is a symbol of Black freedom. Designating Juneteenth as a holiday is significant, but how much of th…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: On the San Mateo County coast: uplifting our “forgotten” neighbors 40:37

3y ago40:37

40:37

San Mateo County's coastal communities are often overlooked, and historically have experienced challenges such as economic insecurity, lack of basic health services, limited public transportation and lack of access to affordable housing. These issues persist in these underserved communities today. Local nonprofits Pacifica Resource Center (PRC) and…

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Rebel Women For Kids: The Women Who Shaped the NHS 5:44

3y ago5:44

5:44

This is Rebel Women for kids, a new podcast for … well kids. It's full of amazing stories of daring and adventure, and the best thing is that all these stories are completely true. And even though this is a podcast for you kids, we think your grown ups might quite enjoy it too. It’s easy to take the NHS for granted, but not that long ago it didn’t …

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Addressing anti-Asian racism and barriers to funding in AAPI communities 25:42

3y ago25:42

25:42

The United States is home to more than 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. AAPI communities are an integral part of our country’s history and they continue to make lasting social, cultural, economic and political contributions. However, they often remain underfunded and overlooked. In this episode, SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Honoring AAPI Heritage Month and responding to anti-Asian violence 34:31

3y ago34:31

34:31

Amidst the recent rise in reported anti-Asian violence and hate crimes, this year’s Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has a solemn undertone. In this episode, SVCF Director of Community Investment Anne Im is joined by Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) CEO Sarita Kohli, New Breath Foundation President and Founder Eddy…

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Rebel Women for Kids: Victorian Schools 5:30

3y ago5:30

5:30

This is Rebel Women for kids, a new podcast for … well kids. It's full of amazing stories of daring and adventure, and the best thing is that all these stories are completely true. And even though this is a podcast for you kids, we think your grown ups might quite enjoy it too. This podcast is designed to be used alongside our activity pack for 5-1…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Multiplying grantmaking power with impact investing 35:51

3y ago35:51

35:51

In this episode, SVCF Senior Investments Officer James Cutler is joined by Mission Driven Finance’s Chief Investment Officer Louie Nguyen and Social Finance’s Vice President of Social Investment Jackie Khor. Louie and Jackie, two leading investment practitioners, describe how impact investing has become a relevant tool in philanthropy and is leadin…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Strengthening American-Muslim relations with philanthropy and civic engagement 36:44

3y ago36:44

36:44

In 2013, the One Nation Bay Area Project—a collaborative funded by Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, Marin Community Foundation and Asian American/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy—released a benchmark report called The Bay Area Muslim Study. In partnership with the One Nation Foundation and research support from Th…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: SVCF’s Early Childhood Development strategy seeks to address systemic disparities 32:49

3+ y ago32:49

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SVCF’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) Strategic Initiative is comprised of three prongs: catalyzing philanthropic investment, activating leadership and supporting learn and action in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. In this episode, SVCF Executive Vice President for Community Action, Policy and Strategy Gina Dalma is joined by SVCF Director o…

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Rebel Women for Kids: The Suffragettes 7:58

3+ y ago7:58

7:58

This is Rebel Women for kids, a new podcast for … well kids. It's full of amazing stories of daring and adventure, and the best thing is that all these stories are completely true. And even though this is a podcast for you kids, we think your grown ups might quite enjoy it too. This podcast is designed to be used alongside our activity pack for 5-1…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: The ¡Sí Se Puede! Collective builds power in East San Jose 34:49

3+ y ago34:49

34:49

Based in East San Jose, the ¡Sí Se Puede! Collective is made up of five community-based organizations: SOMOS Mayfair, Amigos de Guadalupe, School of Art and Culture at MHP, Veggielution, and Grail Family Services. In this episode, SVCF's Director of Community-Building, Mauricio Palma, is joined by three executive directors from the collective: Cami…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Navigating financial aid and SVCF scholarships during the pandemic 27:08

3+ y ago27:08

27:08

Pursuing a higher education presents financial challenges for many students, and the COVID-19 pandemic adds another layer of obstacles. In this episode, we hear directly from Christabel Soria Mendoza, a SVCF scholarship recipient and Cal Poly student navigating these complexities. Interviewed by SVCF Scholarship Officer Dean Taylor, Christabel desc…

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Philanthropy Now Podcast: Lessons in philanthropy with SVCF’s new board chair Wade W. Loo 21:12

3+ y ago21:12

21:12

Longtime SVCF board member Wade W. Loo was recently appointed to 2021 board chair. In this episode, Wade joins SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor in a discussion about his journey in Silicon Valley, from his roots to how he became involved with SVCF. As an SVCF fundholder, Wade shares his philosophy around philanthropy and what causes are most im…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Domestic Violence Support During the Global Pandemic 39:19

3+ y ago39:19

39:19

As we continue to confront the devastating pandemic within our communities and globally, we view domestic violence as a parallel pandemic. Also known as intimate partner violence, domestic abuse is often hidden and overlooked, despite being experienced by one in four women, as well as one in four men. This episode brings together three executive di…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Community leaders bring justice to housing 30:50

3+ y ago30:50

30:50

Welcome to the seventh episode in our mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF’s Community Advisory Council. Listen to the previous episode in the mini-series here, and continue to subscribe to the podcast to hear future episodes. Program Director of Land Use and Housing at Urban Habit…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: A look back at 2020 with Nicole Taylor and Dan’l Lewin 25:25

3+ y ago25:25

25:25

To wrap up 2020, SVCF Board Chair and President and CEO of the Computer History Museum joins SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor on Philanthropy Now podcast for a look back at a year unlike any other. Listen to hear from Nicole and Dan’l about key issues that were elevated this year: COVID-19, racial justice, wildfires and the pivotal election. Am…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: SVCF Scholarships tips and student resources 23:08

3+ y ago23:08

23:08

Finding and applying for an SVCF scholarship that best suits your needs isn’t complicated. In this episode, SVCF scholarships officer Dean Taylor and scholarships associate Emiko Thompson walk listeners through an overview of SVCF’s scholarship programs. Listen to learn about the available opportunities and receive helpful tips on applying for scho…

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SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast: The Amah Mutsun Land Trust works on land restoration following the CZU Lightning Complex Fires 31:23

3+ y ago31:23

31:23

The Amah Mutsun Land Trust (AMLT) is a grantee of SVCF’s San Mateo and Santa Clara County Wildfire Fund. AMLT President Valentin Lopez and AMLT Interim Executive Director Sara French join SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast to talk about their fire recovery efforts. In conversation with SVCF Family Engagement Manager Leticia Gonzalez, the episode takes l…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Community Legal Services elevates the voices of the formerly incarcerated 23:57

3+ y ago23:57

23:57

Welcome to the sixth episode in our SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF’s Community Advisory Council. Listen to the previous episode in the mini-series here, and continue to subscribe to the podcast to hear future episodes. Katrina Logan, Directing At…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Amplifying the voices of BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector 23:50

3+ y ago23:50

23:50

Executive Director of Sacred Heart Community Service Poncho Guevara joins SVCF’s Executive Vice President of Community Action, Policy and Strategy in a conversation about the importance of supporting BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector. SVCF grantee Sacred Heart Community Service is a key agency in local COVID-19 response and is a regional leader…

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Philanthropy Now Podcast: SVCF’s COVID-19 Nonprofit Emergency Fund makes waves supporting the most vulnerable communities in the Bay Area 26:02

3+ y ago26:02

26:02

In this episode, join Manuel Santamaria and Leticia Gonzalez from SVCF's Community Action, Policy and Strategy team in a discussion about the findings from a recent survey conducted with grantees of SVCF’s COVID-19 Regional Nonprofit Emergency Fund. The survey results provide insights about how COVID-19 has impacted the nonprofit sector in the San …

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Intertwining faith and community action in the fight for race equity 51:02

3+ y ago51:02

51:02

Welcome to the fifth episode in our SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF’s Community Advisory Council. Listen to the previous episode in the mini-series here, and continue to subscribe to the podcast to hear future episodes. Members of SVCF’s Community…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Developing a holistic approach to equity with the Bay Area Latino Community 26:13

4y ago26:13

26:13

In this episode, Ani Rivera, co-chair of the Latino Kitchen Cabinet and Executive Director of Galería de la Raza, joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of community development, art and social practice and how a group of Latino leaders has been working together to address the broader social challenges that currently face the Latino commu…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Strengthening civic participation and making votes count with California Voter Foundation 35:14

4y ago35:14

35:14

With the 2020 general election already underway in California and more than half the states in the country, Kim Alexander, President and Founder of the California Voter Foundation, and Rob Chua of the Filipino Bayanihan Resource Center join the podcast to inform listeners about how the voting process differs this year in comparison to previous elec…

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Southwest Airlines honors the 35th LUV Classic during COVID-19 by donating $1 million to 101 charities 34:12

4y ago34:12

34:12

In this episode, Megan Lee, Senior Manager of Community Outreach with Southwest Airlines, joins Michael Lopez, former Director of Corporate Responsibility with SVCF, for a conversation about Southwest’s philanthropy. Megan, who manages Southwest’s charitable investment activities and community programs, explains how her company’s renowned culture i…

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