The Atlantic Philanthropies Establishes New Program to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism in the U.S. and South Africa

The Atlantic Philanthropies Establishes New Program to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism in the U.S. and South Africa

The Atlantic Philanthropies and Columbia University today announced the Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity, a 10-year, $60 million program for courageous and creative leaders dedicated to dismantling anti-black racism in the United States and South Africa, two nations with deep and enduring legacies of racial exclusion and violence.

The program – conceived, designed and led in partnership with renowned champions of racial equity – will enable visionary activists, authors and artists, among others, to enhance their understanding of anti-black racism and strengthen their strategic capacity, individual skills and professional networks to lead successful movements for racial equity in their communities, countries and around the world...