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@darrenwalker

President of . Change happens by putting people at the center.

New York, N.Y.
fordfoundation.org
Joined December 2013
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jan 17

    Today, the institutions designed to protect and promote truth and justice in our society—to serve and strengthen our democracy—are under assault. For , this is the time to make civil society more resilient than ever.

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  2. 52 minutes ago

    : In America and around the world, our democratic values and institutions face direct and dire threats. That's why it's important to remind ourselves that our core freedoms come with responsibilities. More:

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    Jun 4

    Supreme Court rules in favor of baker who would not make wedding cake for gay couple

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  4. May 20

    . graduates, remember to be more empathetic to others. As we confront our rich history—the good and the bad—we must lead the way forward with empathy and compassion.

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    May 19

    Well if you watched the , please take a moment for this. Congratulations Marissa Blair and Marcus Martin.

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  6. May 18

    Congrats to my courageous friend for his leadership in the fight to ensure that the scourge of ends in the richest nation in the world.

    We believe we can solve in a country as great & wealthy as the U.S. is investing $200 million through our Thriving Communities Fund & partnering w/ to develop solutions for these most vulnerable members of our society.
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  7. May 18

    The story of the self-made man is pure fiction. graduates, remember to recognize those who have extended their privilege to you. And as you embark on your next journey, do the same for others.

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    May 16

    Last artwork being sold to benefit Studio Museum: "Bush Babies," a 2017 painting by Njideka Akunyili Crosby, hammers for $2.8 million A new world auction record for her work. Terrific night for Studio Museum, with more to come in day sale...

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  9. May 16

    I second gratitude to for his inspiring and courageous words.

    As always, imparts wisdom: “Our sector likes to believe we can control outcomes. We still live in a world of projects and logic models. But maybe we need less control and more enabling” via
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  10. May 14

    Great leadership by Carol Larson and ! Demonstrating that Mission Related Investing (MRI) can be used in the fight for climate change. Brava!

    : Want to learn more about amplifying impact with mission investments? Check out Carol Larson’s article and connect with her during tomorrow’s plenary, The Power of Catalytic Capital—Foundation Leadership in Action.
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  11. May 9

    Today, and I will discuss how his family shaped his activism and . Honored to help break this down further at Philanthropy Summit at 12:45pm ET

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  12. May 6

    Thank you for exhibiting courageous leadership in philanthropy!

    Four months after publication, this call to action around the institutions that can guarantee Justice is all the more important and stirring.
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    May 6

    Thanks to & for igniting an amazingly energetic, enthusiastic, inspirational, action-oriented discussion of DEAI and courageous leadership at CEO Summit

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    May 3

    Elizabeth Méndez Berry, Co-Director of Voice, Creativity and Culture for the Nathan Cummings Foundation, breaks down why critics of color matter in her must-read piece for .

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    May 2

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    May 4

    So grateful to be at . Inspired, encouraged, and challenged by so many sharp thinkers with magnanimous hearts, who are focusing on the intersection of art and the social impact of artificial intelligence.

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    May 3

    Right now, the leaders of are on stage to talk about artificial intelligence (AI) and its future ramifications. You can watch the conversation live:

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    May 3

    : We’re teaching machines to make the same dumb decisions as humans – at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

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  19. May 1

    I commend New York City for its leadership in implementing and reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals. Today's announcement is an example of how NYC is working to become a more equitable city.

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    May 1

    Happy ! Celebrating all women workers who power our economy, w/ special love to women organizing at work 4 dignity, safety & power; we are unstoppable!

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  21. Apr 27

    The panels. The installations. The exhibits. Still so moved after seeing the spaces that give room for truth-telling and reflection on America and its legacy. It is time that our public spaces reflect the full and true American story.

    Ford trustee Bryan Stevenson and team open The National Memorial for Peace and Justice () + the : From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. Both look at America’s legacy of slavery, lynching and racial segregation.
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