What does it look like when the largest funder in the humanities goes all in on social justice?
Arts & Letters Daily • 2/23/2026
Summary
The largest funder in the humanities is fully committing to social justice initiatives. The implications and outcomes of this commitment are explored in the context of funding and support for related projects.
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