Racial and Economic Justice

Racial and Economic Justice

2021 Philanthropic Theme Laureate: Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg asked The Genesis Prize Foundation to direct his $1 million award, plus an additional $1 million donated by Mr. Spielberg and Kate Capshaw, to 10 organizations fighting for racial and economic justice in the United States. The grant recipients are listed below.

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“I urge all those who share this vision to join me, so that the work of these nonprofits may continue and grow.”
STEVEN SPIELBERG

Avodah

Avodah

Develops lifelong social justice leaders whose work is informed by Jewish values and who inspire the Jewish community to work toward a more just and equitable world.

Black Voters Matter

Black Voters Matter

Aims to increase power in predominantly Black communities with effective voting that allows communities to determine their own destinies.

Collaborative for Jewish Organizing

Collaborative for Jewish Organizing

Organizes Jews and non-Jewish allies to work in partnership and in solidarity with communities of color in powerful campaigns for social change, working to change government policy to advance social, racial, and economic justice.

Dayenu

Dayenu

Builds a movement to confront the climate crisis, with spiritual audacity and bold political action.

Jews of Color Initiative

Jews of Color Initiative

Focuses on building and advancing the professional, organizational, and communal field for Jews of Color.

Justice for Migrant Women

Justice for Migrant Women

Advances the human and civil rights of migrant women and their families.

Native American Rights Fund

Native American Rights Fund

Provides legal assistance to Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide who might otherwise have gone without adequate representation.

National Domestic Workers Alliance

National Domestic Workers Alliance

Works for respect, recognition, and inclusion in labor protections for domestic workers, the majority of whom are immigrants and women of color.

One Fair Wage

One Fair Wage

Seeks to improve wages and working conditions for the more than 14 million workers in the service sector and end all subminimum wages in the United States.

Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

Works to educate, inspire, and mobilize the Reform Jewish Movement to advocate for social justice.