As a private foundation, we realized that we needed to look in the mirror as well. With our roots in racialized capitalism, philanthropy should also be called to account. This self-reflection pushed us to question the origins of wealth and how it relates to our mission to support reparations for the Black community.
We concluded that Black people need racial justice—an acknowledgment of the intentional harm done to a collective people. It's essential to not only acknowledge this harm but to also commit to the repair that is owed.
Initially, we aimed to conduct this study collaboratively with other funders, believing in a collective approach to redress and repair. However, our calls for partnership were met with rejection. It was disheartening to face a strong reluctance from those with a professed commitment to racial equity.
In agreeing to pursue this research with NCRP, we hope to shine a light on the historic injustices embedded in philanthropy and to advocate for reparative actions grounded in acknowledgment and restitution.
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