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It’s been incredibly inspiring to hear the reaction to the Ford Foundation’s #DemocracyReflection campaign. More than 50 of you have posted about your thoughts and visions for a thriving democracy. In case you missed last week’s launch, you can read pieces “of, for, and by the people” here: https://lnkd.in/d6Q8-RkP

The atrium and gallery at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice are often considered hidden gems. We’re thrilled to announce we’re extending our visiting hours for one day only on Monday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to give more people the opportunity to experience them! Preregistration is required.

"The American Dream is not ADA accessible," says Rebecca Cokley, director of the U.S. Disability Rights program at the Ford Foundation. Her vision for a stronger democracy is one where Americans with disabilities are enfranchised fully and able to access their right to vote. Watch her #DemocracyReflection.

“A healthy democracy needs a thriving civil society, and a thriving civil society needs a strong nonprofit sector,” notes Noorain Khan, chief innovation officer at the Ford Foundation. In her #DemocracyReflection video, she shares how community organizations, from youth sports leagues to civil rights groups, help us connect and flourish

A strong democracy depends on including everyone. This month marks 36 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This #DisabilityPride month, Ford Foundation’s Rebecca Cokley & Erika Wood share the work our grantees are doing to ensure every voter can access to the ballot box. Read their excellent piece here: https://lnkd.in/enW_ie3x

The atrium and gallery at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice are often considered hidden gems. We’re thrilled to announce we’re extending our visiting hours for one day only on Monday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to give more people the opportunity to experience them! Preregistration is required.

The atrium and gallery at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice are often considered hidden gems. We’re thrilled to announce we’re extending our visiting hours for one day only on Monday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to give more people the opportunity to experience them! Preregistration is required.

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, we have a valuable opportunity to reflect on the “unfinished work” of the American experiment. Read my #DemocracyReflection to explore how expanding representation, participation, and community investment can fuel our democracy for the next 250 years: https://lnkd.in/dZ6mcBV5