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Blog Post
Three Things Boston Voters Think About the Boston Waterfront
A majority of voters agree with taking action to make Boston's waterfront more inclusive, accessible, and climate resilient.
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Advancing Racial Equity
Barr is committed to centering racial equity in all that we do.
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Blog Post
Investing in Leadership for Racial Equity
A call for new models and approaches to leadership development with racial equity at the center.
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Blog Post
A Commitment to BIPOC Arts and Communities
Powering Cultural Futures connects and serves 15 community-rooted arts organizations. This multiyear initiative results from a collaboration between Barr, the Ford Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.
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