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Weissberg Program in Human Rights & Social justice

Vision

We envision a world that recognizes inequities and actively seeks to dismantle structural racism by continuously building access, opportunity, and power so that all can thrive. Through funding, amplification, capacity building, and collaboration, we advance organizations and efforts building power of those most negatively impacted by racism.

Program Areas

DMV Power

Building a strong and sustainable culture and infrastructure of community power to advance racial equity in Washington, DC, suburban Maryland, and Virginia.

Equitable Justice

Advancing justice reform with an intersectional equity lens, centering women, girls, trans, and gender non-conforming individuals of color.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Theater

Building the capacity of DC-area theaters to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through governance, operations, and programming.

Program in Human Rights & Social Justice

Supporting Beloit College and its students, faculty, and community to engage critically with, promote, and defend human rights and social justice.

Reframing <Washington>

Supporting community-based organizations advancing racial equity in the DC region through advocacy, organizing, and civic engagement.

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The Weissberg Blog

Progressive Maryland Members Advocate for Reentry Reform

December 2, 2020:

Many formerly incarcerated people lack access to the resources necessary to readjust to civilian life. Since 2019, Progressive Maryland’s Reentry Workgroup has been fighting for rights and opportunities…

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A note from the Weissberg Foundation’s Chairman

November 18, 2020:

To our friends and grantee partners, It is with sadness—and deep gratitude for all that she has accomplished—that I share the news that Hanh Le, our Executive Director of the past five years, will be leaving Weissberg Foundation at the…

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Passing the Baton

November 17, 2020:

Over the last year, the deeply entrenched racial injustices in our country have been laid bare as Black, Indigenous and people of color suffered disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; too many more Black lives…

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Arts Forward Fund Announces More Than $1 Million in Grants To Local Arts Groups Impacted by COVID-19

October 22, 2020:

The following piece was published by Greater Washington Community Foundation. It is being cross-posted here with their permission. Arts Forward Fund, a partnership between the Greater Washington Community Foundation, The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, and 16 other foundations and…

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