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Can philanthropy ever reduce inequality?

The Ford Foundation’s new mission is to eradicate inequality. Will they learn from past mistakes?

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Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation. Credit: Joi Ito/Flickr. Some rights reserved.

“Around the world today, the greatest threat to justice is inequality. Inequality is the byproduct of systems and structures…that have over many decades tilted the scales in favor of some, while limiting opportunity for many others. Here's what we can do: Attack inequality at its roots.” Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation.