Ford Fdtn Pres. Darren Walker's "From Generosity to Justice - A New Gospel of Wealth"

Ford Fdtn.'s Pres. Darren Walker heads a $13 Billion int'l social justice philanthropy.  In his revelatory & contemplative manifesto of how we as a society can approach charitable giving in a self-less & meaningful way to wrought efficacious change by establishing equality in access to opportunities, education, creative expression, health care & acceptance.  Walker expounds on how philanthropy is about more than financial giving, it's about an inclusive, humbling process for achieving equality of basic human rights.  Andrew Carnegie noted "some people have a fuller experience of basic human rights than others do."  Walker is transparent with his oversights at Ford and the institution's tax breaks.  He challenges himself and everyone to acknowledge our allotted privileges.  "Privilege blinds because it is the nature of privilege to blind."  (C Adichie). Identifying the inequalities that philanthropy attempts to realign and examining the root causes in order to stop  perpetuating the needs for assistance will achieve significant change.  Walker's honest & insightful thinking are progressive & inspiring.  So too are his intimate interviews with business leaders, heads of philanthropic organizataions and quotes from major seekers of justice.  "Those of us who are willing to position ourselves in proximity to the poor, who understand how we're creating new narratives, who are willing to do uncomfortable things, who will endure some challenges and hardships-these are the ones, you are the ones, who will honor what it means to create a truly just community."  (Bryan Stevenson).  "From Generosity to Justice" allows everyone has abilities to contribute; time, money, experiences, skillsets or networks towards creating a better and more just world. This meaningful and graceful call for justice shifts the focus from outcomes to systemic issues.  It requires grappling with the past that impacts our present & future.  It necessitates investing in markets to keep funds flourishing with the intent of investing back into the undeserved community. The more fully we include people the fuller we reconcile liberation as the means that binds humanity together.