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Democracies are forged and sustained on the peaceful transition of power. The Tow Foundation condemns the attack on our nation’s Capitol this week as an act of terror, designed to undermine the very bedrock of our democratic process. The stark difference between the treatment of members of this extremist mob and the protestors involved in the Movement for Black Lives demonstrates the willful and ongoing oppression of people of color in this country. The Tow Foundation stands behind the work of our grantee partners in their efforts to create a more safe, just and equitable society for all.
We feel it is our obligation to help others achieve success in their own lives, to alleviate pain and suffering, and to offer opportunities for joy. We hope to provide leverage and make possible far greater things than we could achieve alone.
We are committed to focusing our investments to support innovative programs in the areas of juvenile and criminal justice, groundbreaking medical research, higher education and cultural institutions. Learn more about our vision.
Happy #MedicineMonday! Today, we're featuring molecular biologist Dr. Hemali Phatnani of @NYGenome and @ColumbiaMed. Use the link below to learn about her cutting-edge, collaborative work! ...👩🔬🤝🧬
Thank you to Dean @SteveCollNY for these much-needed words.
We are proud to stand behind local journalists in Connecticut and New York in their commitment to delivering the truth, no matter the ...odds. #Journalism #JournalismMatters
"[J]ournalists working in the U.S. today face hate, openly expressed racism and threats of violence to a degree unfamiliar in modern times," writes Dean @SteveCollNY.
Read more: https://journalism.columbia.edu/letter-dean-coll-recent-events
Thought-provoking piece by @jsf of @nytimes on the major actions needed to help the arts recover from this "cultural depression."
The Arts Are in Crisis. Here‘s How Biden Can Help.
The pandemic has decimated the livelihoods of those who work in the arts. How can the new administration intervene and make sure it doesn‘t happ...
www.nytimes.com
It's been one week since the attacks on our nation's Capitol. As the dust settled, our grantee partners released pieces tackling everything from hate symbols to messaging guidelines. THREAD:
Got questions about applying to @Report4America? Join our info session on THURSDAY at 3PM EST. President @stevenwaldman and Director of Recruitment @norman_parish will answer you burning questions ...about corps member applications!
Register for the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tmoIYYCgRwOag3MqfoKIXg
The white supremacy that helped motivate the Trump riot has stoked interest in enacting a federal domestic terrorism law. History suggests that past episodes of white terrorism have generated laws ...and policies that disproportionately harm people of color.
https://bit.ly/39L3VuH
"It was unimaginable what they did." Moussa’s brother shares what he knows about Sam and her family’s journey to ISIS. LISTEN to Ep. 7 of FRONTLINE, @BBCSounds & @BBCPanorama's "I'm Not A ...Monster." https://to.pbs.org/37BFS16
The indictments in Flint, Michigan, paint a grim portrait of a cast of officials not only failing to act to protect people’s health but concealing information, lying about the extent of the ...problems and threatening those trying to get the word out. https://to.pbs.org/2LUJfYw
We’re partnering with @YauponAsiTeaCo to create a new tea blend called "Opportuni-TEA," which you can soon purchase to help raise money for The Fortune Society!
Which flavor should the tea blend... be? 🍵 Vote to support our community!
Our #ManhattanDA candidate forum is on for January 27 @ 7 pm. Second to the Mayor’s race, this is the most consequential race in NYC in 2021. We will be pressing the candidates on critical criminal... justice issues.
https://act.colorofchange.org/event/manhattan-da-candidate-forum/485/signup/?source=Vocal
