Darren Walker
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President of @FordFoundation. Hope is the oxygen of democracy. #socialchange #philanthropy
New York, N.Y.
Joined December 2013
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Revisit the full #IdeasAtFord conversation with @saket_soni:
The news often portrays immigrants as people with a problem, or people who are a problem. In #TheGreatEscape I tell stories about immigrants as full human beings. The paperback is out now, everywhere that books are sold. @darrenwalker .@FordFoundation
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RT @FordFoundation: We're proud to appoint our new U.S. program directors: Anita Khashu for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice-US, and @chi….
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thanks in part to a $1.7 billion pledge, more funding than ever is going toward Indigenous peoples and their critical role in climate and land protection. New research shows relatively little goes...
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RT @FordFoundation: #Breaking: Proud to announce our recent funding for independent film projects via #JustFilms! . One of the largest docu….
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RT @FordFoundation: “No matter how long you've been gone from #Detroit, Detroit should always be a part of you— and you should always find….
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RT @FordFoundation: Also, ICYMI, #Art4Justice Project Director Helena Huang shares major lessons learned in running an impactful time-limit….
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Lessons from Art for Justice Fund, which gave grants to artists and advocates to end mass incarceration
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RT @FordFoundation: Explore case studies, an impact report detailing key metrics and policy wins, and lessons learned from grantmaking on #….
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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 ⬇️.
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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.
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RT @worldchannel: The conversation around #reparations isn't a new one. Where are we at with it today? Watch on The Cost of Inheritance, no….
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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.
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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.
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@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.
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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.
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RT @FordFoundation: Today, on #MLKDay, inspired by Dr. King’s vision of a fairer, more just world, join us to commit to combating inequalit….
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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.
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