FSG CEO John Harper will be speaking at a session titled “Sustaining Movement Beyond the Moment: Lessons from St. Louis” at Facing Race 2024.
Session Description: In 2014, the St. Louis region was thrust into the national spotlight, as long-term calls for change from activists and organizers reached a fever pitch following the murder of Michael Brown. Multiple commitments were made and new organizations founded to address the historic disparities and targeted disinvestment in communities of color throughout the region. Ten years later, how does the work look today? This session will explore how grassroots organizers and other community leaders in St. Louis are partnering with funders to sustain the movement for racial and economic justice. We’ll discuss concrete strategies for funders looking to incorporate power-building into their work and highlight opportunities for funders to leverage their influence beyond the check to ensure community has a seat at the table.
Panelists:
- Charli Cooksey, Founder & CEO, WEPOWER
- Erica Henderson, CEO, Key Strategic Group
- Jason Purnell, President, James S. McDonnell Foundation
- John Harper, CEO, FSG (moderator)
