Black-led groups drive economic and social justice—funders must invest now – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Black-led groups drive economic and social justice—funders must invest now – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Kaci Patterson saw it coming. A year ago — before the right-wing movement against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs reached a fever pitch during the presidential campaign — philanthropic foundations that became passionate about funding racial equity after the murder of George Floyd in 2020 were getting seriously cold feet.  Emboldened by a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action in college admissions, conservat…