Open Society Foundations: U.S. Programs

An Honest Look at the War on Drugs Wins at Sundance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:05:28 EST

Eugene Jarecki's documentary The House I Live In asks a simple question: Have the drug policies of the past 40 years helped?

U.S. Supreme Court Extends Constitution to GPS Tracking

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:52:15 EST

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that government agents violated the Constitution when they tracked a suspect for 28 days using a GPS device installed without a warrant.

Black Male Mentoring: Decoding the Image

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:01:49 EST

Without the help of black men and other caring adults serving as their guides, beating the odds can seem quite insurmountable for young black males.

Black Male Activists in Detroit and Philadelphia Win Leadership Award

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:32:05 EST

Twenty men-teachers, businessmen, writers and pastors-have been named winners of the BME Leadership Award, created to honor black men in Philadelphia and Detroit who step up to lead the community.

New Approach to Expanding the School Day Launches Nationally

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:29:23 EST

Students in Baltimore, New Orleans, and New York City are reaping the benefits of a longer school day and a range of new learning opportunities through a national expanded school day initiative.

Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green Launch Black Male Achievement Fellowship

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:34:44 EST

The Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green have established a new fellowship program for individuals dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the United States.

Soros Pledges $30 Million to Transform the Lives of NYC's Most Vulnerable Black and Latino Boys

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:59:45 EST

Building on its long commitment to reverse systemic injustices in the United States, the Open Society Foundations today announced that it is joining a new initiative to address broad disparities facing black and Latino boys and men in New York City.

About U.S. Programs

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:42:29 EST

The Open Society Foundations' U.S. Programs is working to build a vibrant society that invites all people to participate fully in civic, economic, and cultural life.