This article examines the utility of deploying a critical framework–grounded in critical race
theory (CRT), feminist theory, and intersectionality–in nonprofit and voluntary studies. We …

Los Angeles Chinatown is one of the oldest North American urban Chinatowns and
experiencing changes that are redefining the neighborhood. Yet, not all community leaders …

Chinese ethnic tourism has grown rapidly alongside national goals to eradicate poverty by
2020, but not without concern. This study analyzes the rise and evolution of ethnic tourism …

Recently there has been a renewed call for research that seeks to understand the
experiences of historically marginalized groups as a means of addressing inequities in …

The theory of representative bureaucracy has provided an important yet limited framework
for understanding exclusion in the public sector. This theoretical paper engages with critical …

This article integrates a critical race (CRT) and intersectional conceptual lens to illuminate
racial power dynamics when white-dominated non-profit organizations engage a …

Grassroots associations (GAs) are the “keepers” of collective local knowledge yet
uncovering that local knowledge remains challenging for nonprofit researchers. In this study …

ABSTRACT The African American church (AAC) is an anchor institution in disinvested
communities. Retrenchment of government support has increased the need for AAC …

This article argues the position that the symbolic sense of community is a product of action
by associations and larger community-based organizations. It draws on a theory from urban …