
WHO WE ARE
RESOURCING RADICAL JUSTICE
IS A FUNDERS COLLECTIVE
THAT CENTERS
BLACK LIBERATION AS THE PATH
TO A THRIVING GREATER WASHINGTON REGION


We believe that all Black lives matter, and that by centering those who are historically and contemporarily marginalized in the creation of solutions, we all move closer to shared freedom. This means that our collective’s philosophy is based in centering all Black people: Black women and girls, Black LGBTQ folks, Black trans folks, Black immigrants, Black workers, Black Muslims, Black Latinx folks, Black disabled folks, Black survivors of violence, particularly the violence of state actors, institutions, and the carceral system, and Black folks who live at the intersections of many of these identities, as the keystone to our mutual liberation.

Resourcing Radical Justice is chaired by Temi Bennett, Esq. (if Foundation
Our chair can be reached at chairs@resourcingradicaljustice.org.
The following individuals lead various bodies of work for Resourcing Radical Justice:
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Diverse City Fund
Rubie Coles
Nkechi Feaster
Brigette Rouson
Emergent Fund
alicia sanchez gill
Horning Family Fund
Jordan Curry Carter
Dara Johnson
if Foundation
Kendra Allen
Temi F. Bennett
Hanh Le
Ria Pugeda
Yanique Redwood
Meyer Foundation
Maryam Abdul-Kareem
Alexis Martinez
Ciara Myers
Stephanie Sneed
Open Society Foundations
Vee Campbell
Alethia Jones
Gretchen Rohr
Christopher Scott
Danielle Torraine
Washington Area Women’s Foundation
Mercy Chikowore
Jackie Lendsey
Chika Onwuvuche
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
Leni Dworkis
Weissberg Foundation
Ricshawn Adkins Roane
OUR COMMUNITY
FAQs
WHY THIS NAME?
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“Radical simply means grasping things at the roots.” - Angela Davis
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It is action-oriented and future-focused
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It de-centers funders
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It speaks to disruption
WHY ARE WE A COLLECTIVE?
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A collective acts as a unit
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Work is done by involving all members of the group
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“Collective” honors the Black tradition of working together for mutual benefit
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This connotes more skin in the game
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Our group has involved people and organizations of all sizes and roles, using skills and strengths for the collective good that removes hierarchy and power