This paper is the culmination of five years’ work evaluating Ford Foundation’s portfolio of grants, “Community Philanthropy and Racial Equity in the American South.” It is based on reflective, focused, and appreciative conversations with nearly 100 philanthropic organizations operating in both African American and White American settings. […]
Some of you have asked the meaning of social justice. “Social justice” is a hot-button term, drawing anger, indignation, and passion. You already knew that. Why “social justice” is a hot-button term “Social justice” gets […]
In my last post, I described advocacy as giving voice to a cause. This could mean homelessness prevention, gun violence prevention, downtown viability. The goal of advocacy is to advance the cause, so that it […]
“Advocacy” is from Latin, meaning to give voice to a cause that it might progress and succeed. The practice of advocacy has recently gained legitimacy and momentum as a strategy for promoting social change. Wikipedia […]
“Throughout the history of the United States, public officials have used the rule of law to deny equal opportunities to African Americans.” Strong language, almost shocking in its clarity. It’s how Elaine Gross of ERASE […]
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