There’s change in the air. Despite the United States’ uphill battle against COVID-19, and even as the economy is hitting record low performance, there’s a growing sense of hope and a strong desire for tangible action. This hope stems from the continuation of a movement demanding racial justice: a movement that has energized a nation and has challenged us all to look at ourselves in the mirror, to open our eyes, and to vote with intention come November. It's also Black Philanthropy Month, when we take a moment to celebrate and learn about the impact and influence of black philanthropy. Read more below.

2020 will go down in history as a year rife with struggle. It will also be remembered as a year that woke up a nation—and the world—to the systemic injustices that continue to permeate our society. Read more from dana e. fitchett on how this movement is calling for sustained momentum, and how symbolic allyship just isn’t enough this time around. In order to move in this new direction, we need the people who hold power and privilege to take more responsibility for getting us there. Check out the piece here.

There is tremendous energy around racial justice and groups like #BlackLivesMatter today. While some are skeptical about the sustainability of this new movement to impact long-term systemic change, others see it as a turning point for a country steeped in racism. So what will it take? What must be done to change our criminal and legal systems to ensure that they uphold justice and police accountability? How can we transform the momentum that has emerged from the 2020 anti-racism protests into policies that promote racial equity? How can philanthropy contribute to this transformation? Read more.