Darren Walker
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Journalism is a cornerstone of democracy & the press must reflect the diversity of our nation. Proud that
@fordfoundation
@macfound
&
@knightfdn
are pledging $15M to support
@nhannahjones
&
@TaNehisiCoats
fostering the next generation of Black journalists.
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I'm thrilled to share
@RebeccaCokley
has joined us as
@Fordfoundation
's first Program Officer to lead a U.S.
#Disability
Rights portfolio! We look forward to your leadership in shaping our disability work.
#JourneyToInclusion
#DisabilityDemandsJustice
“There is not a civil rights issue today… that does not have a disproportionate impact on the 57 million people with disabilities in this country.”
How are you championing the idea that
#DisabilityDemandsJustice
?
#ADA30
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Today I’m excited, proud, and moved to be at the opening of
@eji_org
's 2 new institutions in Alabama. These vital monuments bear witness to our country’s history of racial injustice. Now more than ever, we need the
@MemPeaceJustice
and the
@LegacyMuseum
!
#eji
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My colleagues and I
@FordFoundation
are saddened and grieving the loss of our magnificent colleague Innocent Chukwuma. He led Ford’s West Africa program with intelligence, passion, humility and compassion. Our deepest condolences to his beloved wife Josephine and daughters.
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Our civil rights movement wouldn’t be where it is without Vernon Jordan.
This weekend, tune in to
@PBS
to watch "Vernon Jordan: Make It Plain," an exploration of his legacy as one of the most influential African American thought leaders in America.
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Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. That’s why I’m excited to share
@FordFoundation
’s $1B investment—in the form of a social (justice) bond—to strengthen the social justice sector in the wake of COVID-19.
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Thank you
@Sifill_LDF
for inspiring me every day by your courageous moral leadership in the fight for racial justice in America
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Fue un honor conocer a la VP
@FranciaMarquezM
durante mi visita a Colombia y discutir lo que su elección representa para mujeres afro latinas, trabajadoras domésticas, líderes ambientalistas y otros que han sido históricamente subrepresentados en el liderazgo colombiano.
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#Inequality
in
#America
was not born of the market’s invisible hand. It was not some unavoidable destiny. It was created by the hands & sustained effort of people who engineered benefits for themselves, to the detriment of everyone else.
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Social justice is synonymous with economic opportunity: Thrilled and humbled to be working with
@jack
and the extraordinary leaders on the board of Square.
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As a child, I attended Head Start, a program at
@childdefender
under Marian Wright Edelman’s leadership. It changed the trajectory of my life. For 50 years, Marian has demanded the nation keep its promises to our children, each and every one of them.
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BIG NEWS:
@FordFoundation
with governments and institutions pledged $1.7 billion today at
#COP26
towards Indigenous People and Local Communities for their efforts in protecting nature and our planet.
#COP26
#TogetherForOurPlanet
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.
@FordFoundation
is proud to support
@timnitGebru
's effort to create a global, independent space for
#AI
research. The Distributed AI Research institute offers an inclusive & collaborative approach to creating AI systems that are equitable from the start.
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My Ford Foundation colleagues and I stand with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Together with our grantee partners, we will continue the work of dismantling white supremacy and disrupting inequality in all of its forms.
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Congratulations
@Sifill_LDF
on creating the most ambitious pipeline of legal talent committed to racial justice in U.S. history. The Marshal Motley Scholars program will finance the education of a new generation of civil rights attorney/leaders securing our democracy. Brava!
We're making a once-in-a-generation commitment to seeding the South with civil rights attorneys fighting for racial justice. We're proud to have the support of
@johnlegend
as we launch the
#MarshallMotleyScholars
Program.
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Thank you former First Lady Laura Bush for reminding us what compassionate American values look like. Laura Bush: Separating children from their parents at the border ‘breaks my heart’
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#ClimateAction
must be at the heart of global efforts to
#ReimagineRecovery
.
Learn about
#SouthAfrica
’s transition from coal to renewables through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (
#JETP
), and community efforts to ensure the transition works for all.
#UNGA
#ClimateWeekNYC
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Congratulations to MSNBC Host
@CapehartJ
Who Joins PBS NewsHour, Succeeding Mark Shields on Friday Discussion Segment | TVNewser
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The next few days may be stressful, but I’m taking solace in the positive from this election:
-10M votes from those under the age of 30
-600K people volunteered as poll workers
-The highest voter turnout in 120 years
These numbers aren't an anomaly. They're the real America.
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The
#Covid19
pandemic is a global problem that requires global solutions.
Proud to partner with
@CharlizeAfrica
and
@CTAOP
to spread awareness about the need for global vaccine access NOW.
#VaccinesForAll
#OurCivilSociety
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.
@fordfoundation
is proud to support
@ava
’s &
@ARRAYNow
's Law Enforcement Accountability Project (LEAP), a fund dedicated to empowering activists to pursue narrative change around police abuse of Black People. Check out
@leapaction
and go to for more.
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Another reason to LOVE Detroit!
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Congratulations to the brilliant scholar and changemaker
@HenryLouisGates
on this historic recognition by
@AmericanAcademy
. Bravo, Skip!
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I am thrilled to announce that
@saritasgupta
has agreed to be the next VP of US Programs at
@FordFoundation
. An extraordinary leader & champion, she has spearheaded some of our most impactful initiatives to protect workers' rights and fight inequality.
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Congratulations to my friend Susan Rice, a brilliant and dedicated public servant on her exciting new role to run the White House Domestic Policy Council. She is a great patriot who is committed to our ideals of justice, equality and dignity for all.
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Tyre Nichols said simply, “I’m just trying to get home.” We all are. And home has never felt further away. I grieve for Tyre, his family, our community, and our nation. We must do more to fulfill our responsibility to realize justice for all in America.
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What an honor to be part of
@RollingStone
's "25 People Shaping the Future." Congrats to
@ACLU
’s Anthony Romero
@KamalaHarris
@elonmusk
& all the leaders on the list!
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Democracy in action. The
@FordFoundation
became a polling place yesterday in NYC. Thank you to everyone who came out to vote across the country. Your voice matters. We will have an answer soon.
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Today, more than ever, the words of the noble and esteemed Congressman John Lewis reminds us not to despair.
#drummajor
for justice
Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.
#goodtrouble
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It’s been a momentous week at the
@FordFoundation
, starting with issuing a $1B social bond to strengthen & stabilize nonprofits in the wake of
#COVID19
and ending at the
@NYSE
to ring the bell on
#Juneteenth
. Unprecedented times—and hopefully a sign of the change that’s to come.
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Congratulations to
@FordFoundation
trustee
@SamanthaJPower
on her appointment to lead
@USAID
. A great day for America. Onward, with hope!
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#Philanthropy
was crucial in creating the blueprint for social progress in the 20th century. Today, we have an obligation to continue to listen and do better. Here's how—a vision for philanthropy in the new year.
#FromGenerositytoJustice
(1/4)
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We can feel frustration and pain about
#SCOTUS
’ decision, but we cannot give up or give in. In this new era of deconstruction, we must summon fortitude, resilience, and vigilance, with reverence for those who came before and resolve for those who follow.
More in
@NYTOpinion
⬇️
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We cannot talk about renewing the economy, because renewal means restarting something that was interrupted. And I do not want to restart the economy that we had. We have to reimagine. And we begin, first, by asking the question: Why is there so much inequality in our society?
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Congratulations to my friend (and
@FordFoundation
trustee) Bryan Stevenson of
@eji_org
for his vision and courage in making sure we never forget America’s history of racial injustice, and work together for a more just and peaceful future.
#eji
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TY
@LesleyRStahl
and
@60Minutes
— I’m humbled that you’re including
@FordFoundation
and me in Sunday’s lineup.
Meet the man shaking up philanthropy,
@FordFoundation
President
@darrenwalker
.
@LesleyRStahl
reports
@60Minutes
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Our vision
@FordFoundation
is about transformation. How can we be allies to disrupt
#inequality
? How can people of wealth move from generosity to justice? Circles of power will be different when this transformation is complete. (1/2)
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I couldn't imagine a better, more audacious pair to bring this important and extraordinary examination of America's legacy of racism and the brutal misconceptions that have kept us from absolute equality to the big screen. Brava,
@Isabelwilkerson
and
@ava
!
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So proud of
@FordFoundation
trustee
@aijenpoo
who is representing 2.5 million
@domesticworkers
on the
#GoldenGlobes
red carpet.
#TimesUp
#MakeJusticePop
#WhyWeWearBlack
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Remembering my dear friend, “the mother” of the disability rights movement and civil rights advocate,
@JudithHeumann
. I am grateful to have learned from, and been challenged by her at the
@FordFoundation
. Her service continues to inspire us as we work towards authentic inclusion.
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The loss of my friend Andre Leon Talley is heartbreaking. A singular force in fashion—brilliant, fierce, unapologetic and committed to social justice in an industry that too often refused to acknowledge Black beauty, creativity & excellence. RIP ALT
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One year ago, the world changed.
Now that
#COVID
has stripped away old expectations and assumptions, what actions can we take—collectively, collaboratively, concurrently—to secure and advance progress?
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The
#GeorgeFloydMurder
shows us that not enough progress has been made to fight the scourge of white supremacy and racism that persists -- there's so more to be done. Together, we must continue to confront these injustices and demand change.
#JusticeForFloyd
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No individual should ever have to put up with harassment in the workplace or elsewhere. Glad to see the stars of
#GoldenGlobes
include inspiring women leaders fighting
#inequality
. Catch
@aijenpoo
@SaruJayaraman
+ more on the red carpet
#MakeJusticePop
#TIMESUP
#WhyWeWearBlack
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The countdown begins. Happy to share that the newly-named "Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice"--reimagined to be a big asset and hub in NYC for social justice champions around the world--will be opening this December.
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This
#4thofJuly2018
, let us remember that patriotism is not only watching the fireworks, but also shining a light on injustice wherever we see it. Let us re-declare our commitment to core American values of freedom and dignity.
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In 1969,
@FordFoundation
helped launch
@SesameStreet
. By bringing children and families to Sesame Street, we hoped to also bring our society closer to the world the show imagines, and models, every day. It was a radical show then -- it remains essential today.
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Congratulations to my dear friend
@ava
for being honored with the Gish Prize, one of America's most generous arts honors. Thank you for pushing the creative boundaries, in so many ways, to show us the power of narrative to advance equality and justice.
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I couldn’t be prouder to take this bold step for
#philanthropy
with
@MellonFdn
’s
@ProfessorEA
,
@WK_Kellogg_Fdn
’s
@LaJuneTabron
,
@DorisDukeFdn
’s Ed Henry,
@MacFound
’s
@JPalfrey
. Learn how
#PhilanthropyJoinsForces
to help nonprofits survive
#COVID19
.
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Correctional facilities are like “nightmare cruise ships” -- incubators of
#Coronavirus
. TY
@Trevornoah
for having me on
@TheDailyShow
to talk about why we need to release as many jail and prison residents as possible to prevent a humanitarian crisis.
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TY for great convo
@ava
at
#COFAnnual
on the power of storytelling in building empathy, hope, & optimism critical to social change work.
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Always proud to engage in conversation with my friend and brother
@VanJones68
on mass incarceration, one of the biggest moral injustices of our time. Thank you
@BrennanCenter
for hosting this important discussion last night!
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Today, we need courageous leaders more than ever. Here are my reflections on the crises we face:
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Thrilled to welcome
@saritasgupta
to the
@fordfoundation
who will lead our Future of Work(ers) team. Her leadership will ensure that workers and their rights remain at the center of
#FutureOfWork
.
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Justice Ginsburg’s walk on this earth ended at sundown, in the twilight of a difficult year for all humanity. But her extraordinary life’s journey affirms that when the sun rises, our march must continue, and our work, for
#equality
, shall endure.
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In a recent interview, I used the term “tone deaf” inappropriately & out of context from its literal definition. I am deeply sorry for using this ableist language & apologize to the millions of people with disabilities and the disability community.
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I have long believed that inequality is the greatest threat to justice—and that white supremacy is the greatest threat to democracy. But what became all too clear yesterday is that the converse is also true:
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All of
@FordFoundation
’s assets—physical and financial—are used to bring an end to injustice. Given how closely connected
#inequality
and
#climatechange
are, we are proud to announce that our endowment will not take on any further investments in any fossil-fuel-related industry.
We are ending further investment in fossil fuels and seeking out additional climate-friendly investments to better align our investments with our core mission and values, and optimize resources in the best interest of grantees and the global community. More from
@DarrenWalker
. ⬇️
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We must bridge America's divides by affirming the dignity of all people. Read my full letter on our current moment:
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Today, the institutions designed to protect and promote truth and justice in our society—to serve and strengthen our democracy—are under assault. For
#philanthropy
, this is the time to make civil society more resilient than ever.
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Congratulations
@CharlesMBlow
on your brilliant new book
#thedevilyouknow
chosen as
#7
on
@oprahmagazine
“55 Most Anticipated Books of 2021”
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Philanthropy isn't just about generosity, but justice. Here are my thoughts on why giving back Isn’t enough
@nytimes
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Excited to be in Nairobi this week, and looking forward to today's conversation with
@JulieGichuru
at
@uonbi
Taifa Hall to discuss how civil society, business & govt. can work together in partnership to address inequality in the region.
#DisruptInequalityAfrica
TODAY: How can the govt., civil society, & business in
#EastAfrica
work together to disrupt
#inequality
? Watch the discussion live from Nairobi bet.
@FordFoundation
President
@darrenwalker
&
@JulieGichuru
2:30pm GMT+3 on Facebook
#DisruptInequalityAfrica
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As we wait for election results, I want to thank the thousands of poll workers and employers who gave their teams the time needed to participate in our democratic process.
Our democracy is strong and unyielding. Together, we can, and will foster a fairer and more just America.
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Vartan Gregorian was an icon in higher education and philanthropy—and a giant in my life. He was a consummate connector, a link in the chain from each of us to the other, and from the past to the future. He will be deeply missed.
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Excited to see that
@SesameStreet
is continuing its legacy of being at the forefront of inclusive thinking and storytelling by talking about race more explicitly with its viewers. I can’t wait to see Wesley & Elijah Walker take roots on Sesame Street.
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Honored to be included in
@TIME
's issue devoted to Dr. King’s legacy. The arc of the moral universe will bend towards justice only if we are vigilant and intentional in championing his ideas. Keep beating the drums for justice!
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Thank you
@nhannahjones
for inspiring us with your bold and courageous vision.
@FordFoundation
is delighted to invest in your new center at
@HowardUniv
.
@darrenwalker
@FordFoundation
@macfound
@knightfdn
@TaNehisiCoats
You are a champion! The Center for Journalism and democracy would not have happened without you.
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As a proud son of Texas, it feels like a homecoming to address the Class of 2022 at the
@PVAMU
Commencement. [Thread 1/2]
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WATCH: What are Mission-related Investments (MRIs) & why are we committing $1 billion for it?
#impinv
#Fordimpinv
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Youth are critical to pushing us toward greater civic & political participation:
http://t.co/bco7MHdXFk
#studentpower
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If we are to combat inequality and injustice and build the beloved community, then the cornerstone of our efforts must be hope.
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Congratulations to
@ProfessorEA
and
@MellonFdn
for your transformational gift to inspire monuments telling the rich and full history of America.
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Art is not a privilege. Art is the soul of our civilization. If we lose funding for the
@NEA
, we will lose the infrastructure that brings us together as one United States of America.
@ArtPlaceAmerica
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Congratulations to my friend,
@FordFoundation
Trustee Bryan Stevenson, on receiving one of the
@NEHgov
#ArtsHumanitiesMedals
presented this week at the
@WhiteHouse
. This much-deserved honor recognizes his work as founder and ED of
@EJI_org
,
@LegacyMuseum
, and
@MemPeaceJustice
.
Yesterday President Joe Biden presented EJI director Bryan Stevenson with the National Humanities Medal, honoring Mr. Stevenson “for his moral call to redeem the soul of our Nation."
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Her legacy of justice will live on in the consequential decisions she ruled on, the historic precedences she set, and the countless people she inspired.
#restinpower
#futureishers
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Poverty is a manifestation of
#inequality
. To reduce poverty, we need to work toward preventing its underlying causes and not merely battling the symptoms. Looking forward to addressing root causes with
@iamwesmoore
at
@RobinHoodNYC
's
#NoCityLimits
conference this afternoon.
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No CEO, investor or rich person wakes up in the morning, looks in the mirror, and says, “Today, I want to go out and create more inequality in America.” And yet, all too often, that is exactly what happens.
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Devastating news. We lost two national treasures in one day: David Driskell and Ellis Marsalis
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.
@FordFoundation
is proud to announce our next stage of our
#JourneytoInclusion
: The launch of Ford's first-ever US Disability Rights Program led by
@RebeccaCokley
, with an annual budget of $10 million.
[1/2]
This month, as the US observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (
#NDEAM
), we're so proud to launch our new US Disability Rights Program!
Learn more from Ford's
@RebeccaCokley
, who joined
@RuhleOnMSNBC
to discuss today's launch and our
#JourneytoInclusion
.
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Had a great discussion yesterday when I joined
@Cisco
employees across the world in one of their virtual meetings to talk about inequality, the pandemic, and hope. Thank you
@ChuckRobbins
and
@FranKatsoudas
for organizing!
Wow 🙌🏼!! Thought-provoking & action-inspiring Cisco Check-In today with the amazing
@darrenwalker
&
@ChuckRobbins
sharing all about
#philanthropy
,
#socialchange
,
#Cisco
’s amazing Corporate Social Responsibility impact & how we can together
#BeTheBridge
.
#WeAreCisco
#CiscoCitizen
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The
@FordFoundation
is thrilled to welcome
@SamanthaJPower
, a tenacious and fierce advocate for justice, to our board. Her conviction and commitment to human rights have shaped real, lasting change in the world that will help deepen Ford's global impact.
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We have lost a visionary architect & friend. Thank you, Kevin Roche, for the treasure you bestowed on us. Your vision for the Ford Foundation HQ lives on in
@FordFoundation
Center for Social Justice���a hub for ideas & action to advance justice.
#AtTheCenter
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Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. That's why we are thrilled to share that funding from
#OurSocialBond
will help BIPOC arts organizations across the US thrive. They are America's cultural treasures.
#CreativeFutures
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We must trust those we fund, and fund them adequately to do what they believe is best, not what we think is best.
#BUILD
@npquarterly
#philanthropy
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So proud of the incomparable
@Sifill_LDF
for her bold, courageous and brilliant leadership of
@NAACP_LDF
!
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Corporate America cannot provide token responses to systemic problems. It is going to take a systemic response to sufficiently address this crisis that has been decades in the making.
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In 2016,
@FordFoundation
launched BUILD, a 1B investment aimed at helping organizations achieve their core missions & reduce inequality in all forms.
I’m excited to announce BUILD will extend through 2027, with an additional 1B to 300 more organizations.
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"Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not"... My thoughts on America's internship industrial complex:
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It takes fortitude and tenacity to stay the course and defend justice. We are proud to partner with
@ClooneyFdn
in honoring courageous champions of
#HumanRights
around the world. Congratulations to Justice Albie Sachs,
@MariaRessa
, iAct,
@Viasna96
and
@SamburuGirlsFdn
.
#TheAlbies
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Women of color continue to lead movements of change worldwide, despite being hit hardest by the pandemic and its consequences.
We need to trust their leadership, because they make history. Every time.
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Bravo to
@opensociety
, now the second largest foundation in America--great news for
#philanthropy
and
#justice
!
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