Darren Walker

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Revisit the full #IdeasAtFord conversation with @saket_soni: youtu.be/fvAEZsJexp0

We're proud to appoint our new U.S. program directors: Anita Khashu for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice-US, and @chihuiyang for Creativity and Free Expression. Their leadership will be invaluable as we continue our fight for justice in the U.S. and globally. Learn more.

Congratulations to my dear friend Barbara Picower as she transitions into her new role at @TheJPBFdn. Grateful for her enduring legacy and inspired by her vision to “meet the moment”—qualities that model the best of what #philanthropy can be.

Add @fatimahgilliam’s new #antiracism #book “Race Rules,” to your reading list ahead of #BlackHistoryMonth. This is a must-read to drive equity and behavioral change, including practical advice to strengthen cross-racial relationships. #diversity #DEI

Funding to Indigenous organizations remains insufficient, inequitable, and inflexible. Donors, including Ford, must do better to ensure that frontline communities have more access to direct funding. insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024/1/24…

#Breaking: Proud to announce our recent funding for independent film projects via #JustFilms! One of the largest documentary funds in the world, JustFilms provided over $4.2M to support 59 films focused on social justice in the US and Global South.

“No matter how long you've been gone from #Detroit, Detroit should always be a part of you— and you should always find ways to support your people.” Senior program officer Kevin Ryan shares photos of our Motor City grantee partners and explains these leaders’ impact.

Also, ICYMI, #Art4Justice Project Director Helena Huang shares major lessons learned in running an impactful time-limited philanthropic fund, including the importance of centering people directly impacted by the prison system with intention and care. fordfoundation.org/work/learning/…

Explore case studies, an impact report detailing key metrics and policy wins, and lessons learned from grantmaking on #Art4Justice’s new archival website ⬇️

Philanthropy must support the advancement of intersectional racial justice movements in order to fully realize a stronger, just, and more inclusive democracy. That is why @FordFoundation is supporting the Solidarity Collaborative. More ⬇️

Please join me to celebrate the release of my dear friend @Ava Duvernay’s film, @ORIGINTheMovie, in theaters tomorrow. @FordFoundation is extremely proud to support @ARRAYNow in bringing the powerful ideas of Isabel Wilkerson’s book, #Caste, to life. youtube.com/watch?v=ytUyrT…

The conversation around #reparations isn't a new one. Where are we at with it today? Watch on The Cost of Inheritance, now streaming: to.worldchannel.org/ARF_CostOfInhe… #CostOfInheritancePBS @DrMFBerry @americareframed @redrubes14 @wqed @UMSocSolutions @PBS

Due to a scheduling conflict, #IdeasAtFord with @RajShah @RockefellerFdn, originally taking place on January 17, is now being postponed for a later date. Apologies for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

In his new book, #BigBets, @RajShah, President of @RockefellerFdn, shares why he believes it’s possible to do big, profound, meaningful things. Join us for an #IdeasAtFord conversation to be inspired to make large-scale transformation happen.

Due to a scheduling conflict, #IdeasAtFord with @RajShah @RockefellerFdn, originally taking place on January 17, is now being postponed for a later date. Apologies for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

Join us for an #IdeasAtFord conversation with @RajShah @RockefellerFdn. He’ll reflect on his new book, #BigBets, and share why he’s optimistic about our capacity to make large-scale change.

@rajshah @RockefellerFdn Due to a scheduling conflict, #IdeasAtFord with @RajShah @RockefellerFdn, originally taking place on January 17, is now being postponed for a later date. Apologies for the inconvenience. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

Join me Wednesday, January 17 for an #IdeasAtFord conversation with @Rajshah @RockefellerFdn about his new book, #BigBets, a memoir and playbook on the bold bets that lead us to transformational change.

Today, on #MLKDay, inspired by Dr. King’s vision of a fairer, more just world, join us to commit to combating inequality. Learn how @TheKingCenter is working to create what Dr. King described as the #BelovedCommunity—a just and equitable world for all.

With @GAURAVJPATHANI2 at @ORIGINTheMovie Screening in NY.