Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures accelerates social progress by removing barriers that hold people back.

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Centering Women and Girls of Color
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Women's Political Power
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Melinda French Gates

Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal is working to advance social progress and expand women’s power and influence in the U.S. and around the world.

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Highlights

Teresa Younger, president & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, reflects on the rich legacy of giving back in Black communities, how unseen people are often making some of the biggest impact, and what we all gain when women of color lead conversations around social progress.
Centering Women and Girls of Color

Celebrating Black Women in Philanthropy

Teresa Younger, president & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, reflects on the rich legacy of giving back in Black communities, how unseen people are often making some of the biggest impact, and what we all gain when women of color lead conversations around social progress.
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