Are the Huge Sums Flowing to Racial Justice Going to the Right Places?

Plus, how a small nonprofit bounced back after the Great Recession, and safely reopening America requires reinvesting in public spaces (opinion) [Philanthropy Today] Are you working remotely? Many organizations provide access to premium Chronicle content in the office. If your group is one of them, you can maintain that access when you’re at home. Read this helpful [FAQ]( to see how. Your account is easy to set up and will provide you access wherever you are. [Huge Sums of Money Are Flowing to Racial Justice. Are They Going to the Right Places?]( [Image]( TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/GETTY IMAGES By Alex Daniels Racial-justice advocates worry the money will go to superficial efforts or will overlook the small, Black-led grassroots groups that will be crucial for creating systemic change. 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