Darren WalkerNothing about us without us: Including the presidential debatesTonight, Detroit hosts the first of two primary debates.Jul 30, 20192Jul 30, 20192
Darren WalkerTo celebrate July Fourth, let us remember why protest is patrioticOur country was founded as an act of bold resistance. The Declaration of Independence we celebrate on July Fourth was not merely the…Jul 3, 20186Jul 3, 20186
Darren WalkerFord Foundation commits $1 billion from endowment to mission-related investmentsFor the better part of two decades, the world of philanthropy has been engaged in an important, sometimes contested, conversation about…Apr 5, 20172Apr 5, 20172
Darren WalkerLet America Be America Again: A New Year’s ReflectionLet America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain Seeking a home where he himself is…Jan 4, 20172Jan 4, 20172
Darren WalkerListening for change: Why foundations need to pay attention to what grantees are sayingThis post is one of eight reflections from foundation CEOs on the Center for Effective Philanthropy research report The Future of…Dec 7, 20161Dec 7, 20161
Darren WalkerOur duty is to find hope in darknessOver the past months and weeks, countless conversations with my colleagues, friends, partners, and peers in social justice have focused on…Nov 28, 2016Nov 28, 2016
Darren WalkerIgnorance fuels injustice: What disability rights taught me about power and privilegeI was a sophomore in college when I first encountered the writing of James Baldwin. His courageous spirit, his clarion voice, and his moral…Sep 14, 2016Sep 14, 2016