A conversation series that dives into complex social justice issues of our time

Hosted at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice by New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow, Ideas at Ford features dynamic conversations on topical issues connected to the Foundation’s central mission to fight inequality. Speakers include industry experts, policymakers, social justice leaders, key commentators, and authors with bold visions for the future.

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Ideas at Ford with Charles Blow

“Ideas at Ford” is a conversation series that dives into complex social justice issues of our time, aiming to unpack solutions that enlighten and inspire. Hosted at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice by New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow, each episode features dynamic conversations on topical issues connected to the Foundation’s central mission to fight inequality. Speakers include industry experts, policymakers, social justice leaders, key commentators, and authors with bold visions for the future. This video is a promotional video for the conversation series.

Transcript begins.

[Charles Blow, a Black middle-aged man in a suit, walks into the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice.]

CHARLES BLOW: We come to this place for ideas.

[Text on screen: This Summer Join the Conversation]

[Charles walks into an auditorium.]

CHARLES BLOW: When we come together, sharing our unique perspectives, we can spark inspiration, motivation, and change, because ideas shape the world. Join us for “Ideas at Ford,” a new series I’m hosting in partnership with the Ford Foundation. Right here, on this stage, I’ll be talking to leaders from around the globe, exploring the most complex social justice issues of our time—and the innovative solutions we need today. I hope you’ll tune in for ideas that enlighten, ideas that inspire, ideas that can transform the world.

[Ideas at Ford with Charles Blow. Coming Summer 2024. For more information visit: fordf.org/IdeasAtFord]

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