Hear from staff and partners about aspirations, accomplishments, and lessons learned along the way.
Reflections on Joining Barr in an All-Remote Context
Staff members share their experiences and takeaways.
Leadership Development Programs Need an Upgrade: Five Ways to Advance Racial Equity
Promoting, retaining, and supporting BIPOC leadership within nonprofits is critical for driving systemic change.
We Know Principals Are Important, So Why Doesn’t Anyone Want to Be One These Days?
The pandemic is driving principals out, and preparation programs don’t give them the support they need.
Reimagining Philanthropy’s Commitment to Racial Equity
The realities of white supremacy, systemic racism, and violence against people of color and LGBTQ+ people — always present but rarely challenged by those with power — demand intense reflection and tangible action.
Barr Awards $27.1 Million in First Quarter of 2022
Grants include support for a new black box theater in Boston, a campaign to amplify public transit information for Spanish-speaking riders, and support for an innovative high school redesign.
MA Residents Deeply Value the Arts and Hope for Change
Post Covid-19 pandemic and America’s overdue racial reckoning, what do communities and audiences want from the arts and cultural organizations?
Transformative Schools Require Transformative Leaders
New fellowship for aspiring school leaders who seek to reimagine high school.
Filling the Well: A Podcast for Creative Changemakers
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A new podcast series features stories from artists and leaders to harness creativity to shift power dynamics, avoid burn-out, and build authentic community.
Fair Transit Fares for an Equitable and Climate-Friendly Future
As more fare-free and affordable transit initiatives are implemented across the state, voters support shifting the burden of transportation costs away from individuals to systems.
How CultureHouse is Reclaiming Main Streets to Build Resilient Communities
The impact of a walkable, pop-up space in one Massachusetts community.