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Ford Foundation Appoints Fatima Goss Graves to Board of Trustees
The Ford Foundation has elected Fatima Goss Graves, president and CEO of the National Women’s Law Center, to its board of trustees. A nationally recognized expert in gender justice, she brings extensive legal expertise and advocacy experience to the six-year term.
Ford, MacArthur, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundations Announce First-of-Its-Kind Credit Union for People with Disabilities
Artichoke Credit Union is the first credit union of its kind, designed to serve people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, advocates, and supporting organizations nationwide, with the goal of increasing financial inclusion for people with disabilities.
The Stakes of America’s 2026 Midterm Elections
American democracy faces renewed threats from government overreach and disinformation. Authors Heather Gerken and Robert Rubin urge leaders across business, academia, philanthropy, and law to stop retreating and actively protect free, fair election processes.
Rasak Adekoya: Redesigning Systems for Disability Inclusion
As a young man, Ford Global Fellow Rasak Adekoya experienced sudden vision loss, leading him to challenge institutional barriers in Nigeria. He helped secure landmark legal protections and incubated business networks to expand workplace inclusion, proving that systemic accessibility fosters true human dignity.
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