Darren Walker Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Darren Walker

Join us in NYC for an #IdeasAtFord conversation with @Saket_Soni on his new book, #TheGreatEscape. We’ll discuss the astonishing story of one of the largest human trafficking cases in modern American history—and the workers’ heroic journey for justice. https://t.co/FCm1m26wLz

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Tomorrow, I'm excited to join @CharlesMBlow in a discussion of his book, The Devil You Know. This manifesto is a rallying cry for Black Americans to fight white supremacy. I'm thrilled to chat with Charles about one of my favorite reads of 2021 so far. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/darren-walker-and-charles-blow-on-the-devil-you-know-tickets-138488997319

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This week, we honored the remarkable life of Franklin Thomas, @FordFoundation's president from 1979-96, and celebrated the publication of his memoir, “An Unplanned Life.” I, along with so many of us, miss his quiet, thoughtful mentorship, friendship, and visionary leadership. https://t.co/bZAXnMRVi7

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“System Error” authors @robreich and @mehran_sahami of @Stanford joined #IdeasAtFord to discuss the results of optimization in tech, including reinforcing discrimination, privacy, workers rights and disinformation. Revisit our timely conversation: https://t.co/To75lDfhAq

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Tomorrow, I'm excited to join @CharlesMBlow in a discussion of his book, The Devil You Know. This manifesto is a rallying cry for Black Americans to fight white supremacy. I'm thrilled to chat with Charles about one of my favorite reads of 2021 so far. https://t.co/WOUjy1eic2

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Join us at 2 pm ET for an #IdeasAtFord conversation with @IndraNooyi on her memoir, “My Life in Full,” the story of an extraordinary leader’s life, a moving tribute to the relationships that created it, and a blueprint for 21st-century prosperity. https://ideasatfordindranooyi.splashthat.com/

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It brings me great joy to welcome our community back to the @FordFoundation! Register to join us for #IdeasAtFord tomorrow for a captivating conversation with dance critic and author Jennifer Homans on “Mr. B: George Balanchine's 20th Century.” https://t.co/HlgU1BlD6Y

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What if we gave more to the world than we took from it? @jnovogratz joined #IdeasAtFord to discuss her book “Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World.” Hear more on redefining success to be in service of others in our chat: https://t.co/kSsgYSWjXT

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.@Ford_Gallery's latest chapter in the "Indisposable" series, Melancholy as Medium, explores how communities affected by HIV/AIDS show resistance through survival, which is especially poignant now as we pull ourselves out of the COVID-19 pandemic. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indisposable-structures-of-support-after-the-ada-chapter-5-tickets-155554274021

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We recently welcomed Tschabalala Self and @ChristopherYLe1 to #IdeasAtFord for a dynamic conversation on the new book “Prime: Art's Next Generation.” Tune in to our conversation to learn more about the most exciting rising stars in contemporary #art. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gvr-AKA6WA&list=PLOoIZTxzMxeBpCbAEUkFtgJ1tXypw-R0Y&index=19