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Michigan Has Among the Highest Rate of Black Homicide Victims

February 2, 2012 — A new study by Bohnett Foundation funded Violence Policy Center puts its focus on the race of homicide victims.

CCF Profile on David Bohnett

January 31, 2012 — California Community Foundation (CCF) interviews David Bohnett, talking about his philanthropic work.

Bohnett Fellow Calls for New Approach to Creating Effective Financial Literacy Programs

January 9, 2012 — White paper, co-authored by Barbara Kiviat, a David Bohnett Public Service Fellow at NYU suggests steps for more sensible personal finance decisions.

Summer Jobs+ Initiative To Create Teen Jobs

January 7, 2012 — White House panel promotes new public-private partnership to create teen jobs and drive economy.

Internet pioneer pushes social change through investing, activism

November 30, 2011 — David Bohnett founded GeoCities, the social networking company that made his fortune. Now he's investing in Internet start-ups and supporting a campaign to amend Proposition 13.

Spectrum Center celebrates 40th anniversary

November 20, 2011 — The University of Michigan celebrates its past and looks to the future as it celebrated the 40th Anniversary of its LGBT center.

This Moment in the LGBT Movement

November 18, 2011 — Lecture given by David Bohnett at the University of Michigan's Spectrum Center on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary.

Touring the Recreated 1969 Birthplace of the Internet at UCLA

October 31, 2011 — UCLA room where the first message was sent in the internet's history has been restored as the Kleinrock Internet Heritage Site.

Institute releases report highlighting same-sex couples, kids

October 27, 2011 — A New York-based adoption institute has released a report examining same-sex couples raising children in the U.S. Among other recommendations, the Adoption Institute says there should be advocacy for same-sex marriage laws.

Map: 2010 Reported Gun Crimes in Minneapolis

October 25, 2011 — In 2010, there were 90 reported violent gun crimes in Minneapolis. Thirty of the 40 homicides in the city were shootings. This map shows where police responded.

Book: Car-Free Los Angeles and Southern California

October 24, 2011 — New guidebook is designed as a complete guide to a car-free vacation in Southern California, from the time travelers land or arrive until the time they leave.

CicLavia Coming Back to Downtown LA: October 9, 10-3pm

October 4, 2011 — After the success of the April CicLAvia, downtown LA will once again be transformed into a bike riding paradise this Sunday October 9.

David Bohnett Extends Chairmanship of Board of Directors of LA Philharmonic

September 23, 2011 — The three year term as Chairman of the Board, which was set to expire this year, has been extended by one more year.

'Means Matter': Gun lethality affects suicide rates

September 19, 2011 — Alarming statistics on the relationship between guns and suicide

David Bohnett Woos Dudamel, Funds Chimps After $3.6 Billion Geocities Deal

September 2, 2011 — Bloomberg's profile on David Bohnett

On the Right Track

August 8, 2011 — David C. Murphy's LA Business Journal Op-Ed explains why a subway stop at Rodeo Drive would be an asset for businesses, commuters and residents.

Finding Your Passion for Politics

August 5, 2011 — Column by former Bohnett Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Study: LGBT movement seriously lacking support

August 3, 2011

David Bohnett Foundation announces new public service Fellows

July 1, 2011

Spectrum Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary

June 20, 2011 — Michigan Alumnus magazine profiles UM's LGBT Community center.

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