Just Matters
Ideas and inspiration for a just world
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Hilary Pennington, Executive Vice President of Programs
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In the midst of one of history’s most tumultuous years, president Darren Walker sat down with 60 Minutes’ Lesley Stahl to talk about the challenges facing the world and how we must reimagine philanthropy to answer the call for justice.
Darren Walker, President
Before coronavirus, and post—years from now, that is how this period will be remembered. Racism and inequity cannot define the coming era as they have in the past. The work starts with collective action.
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Darren Walker digs deep with authors and thinkers who help us understand our history—and inspire us with big ideas for taking on today’s challenges.
Darren Walker, President
Over the last year, hate-fueled attacks against Asian Americans have spiked by 150 percent in major US cities with the most deadly taking place this week in Atlanta. But anti-Asian racism has been an American fixture for centuries, threatening democracy and the promise of equality.
How can employers help curb the pandemic? By valuing workers. Darren Walker and Chuck Robbins lay out how safety measures like paid sick leave and protective equipment are not only key to fighting COVID-19, but are also part of a larger movement demanding equitable conditions for workers.
Darren Walker, President
As a new administration enters the White House, President Darren Walker takes a step back to reflect on the last four years and what lies ahead for America and the future of democracy.
It’s a familiar cycle: money and attention swoop into swing states during an election, then leave without any lasting benefit for local communities. But advocacy groups are shifting the paradigm by building the power of people too often neglected by political machinery.
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An enterprising kid, Ford Fellow Adriana Barbosa helped her family make ends meet by selling her great-grandmother’s food. Today, she’s founded a game-changing platform for Black entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive across Latin America.
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Police violence, hunger and lack of education keep many Black women and girls in Brazil from living their full potential. But they have a lifeline: Benilda Regina Paive De Brito. She knows what’s at stake for them and her moral leadership is opening new opportunities.
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Drug policies have devastated Black communities. Kassandra Frederique and Drug Policy Alliance understand what’s at stake. One victory at a time, they’re bringing compassion and justice paired with hard data to upend America’s war on drugs.
