And that means it's time to be uncomfortable. TY @johnleland for this great piece! (2/2)

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation 2nd barrier is donors creating philanthropy pools like banks who lend together. Just as it is harder for poorer, ethnically marginalised people to borrow funds, its also harder for new, small non-profits to present their grant requests 2 each donor on its merits 2/2

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation Bravo Darren !

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation I believe in helping our Kenyan youths I need your support.

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation So proud of you and your work. From another Black gay man from Texas! (Who’s also a lover of dance 😊)

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation Yes! Continue calling out & disrupting injustice, changing philanthropy rules & exposing blind spots. While most awesomely, lifting up the marginalized and disenfranchised! The hard work of #justiceversuscharity

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation #Opendoorsofphilanthropytounsolicitedproposals , energy of new ideas, initiatives from people not already "socially connected" 2 donors will be seen, reviewed and perhaps supported. 27+years of grant-funded experience its the key barrier 2 progress 1/2

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation Inspiring! Thank you for your leadership and paving the way for other people of color who desire to work in the philanthropic sector.

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation This is how. Not just an Economic Development Center but an Equity Inclusion Center.A place where thought, ambition and opportunity meet. A point verge, where color gender or belief do not matter. Join us in the Vanguard, we can't wait to see what we ALL can accomplish together

@darrenwalker @alexanderrusso @FordFoundation I misread this as @FordNation for a moment and was completely confused by the sentiment coming from that other account. Maybe you Fords can talk to each other and straighten Doug out?

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation This was a wonderful article. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would love to see you and @abigaildisney continue this discussion on a live streamed panel. You both talk about dismantling inequality in a substantive way (paying taxes over/or in addition to philanthropy). Here’s hoping!

@darrenwalker @FordFoundation I am so inspired by @darrenwalker challenge for people of wealth to move from generosity to justice...Let's tackle it @chrisflanagan @KineticSeeds . Takes some #designthinking #empathicunderstanding #valueexchange #guts !