The Rockefeller Foundation Research Library Search Menu What does equity mean to you? Equity is our North Star. This Juneteenth, we invite you to join us in exploring the meaning of equity. As we examine the realities of Black life in America and around the world in 2021, we can take actionable steps toward a more free, just, and equitable future, where everyone has access to opportunity. facebooktwitterlinkedincopy url On June 19, 1865, we saw the official freedom of an enslaved people in the United States, and in 2021, for the first time in the country’s history, we will honor Juneteenth as a federal holiday. This offers an opportunity to examine the realities of Black life in America and around the world, and take actionable steps toward a more free, just, and equitable future. The United States is not yet the country it strives to be—a land of opportunity where all who are willing to work hard can get ahead, join a thriving middle class, and lead fulfilling lives. In fact, our economic system has routinely valued profit over labor. Covid-19 laid bare the bleak injustices that were already present, disproportionately impacting low-wage workers. The vast majority of those at the bottom of the economic ladder are women and people of color. These biases have historic, multigenerational and systemic roots as well as overlapping impacts, so there is not a single, simple solution. The Rockefeller Foundation is meeting the urgent challenge of this moment by broadly championing the fight for equity and against the historic and systemic biases that have limited economic stability and mobility and blocked access to resources for some. Workers and small business owners must get the support they need, and all Americans should have consistent access to healthcare, healthy food, and clean, affordable energy. A Flourish chart WATCH Otis Rolley shares his take on what equity means to him. STAY UPDATED Get quick updates in our e‑newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW Back to Top We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements. Read about how we use cookies and our use of data by reading our new Privacy Policy. If you continue to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies. The Rockefeller Foundation home page Resources Grants Requests for Proposals Annual Reports Governance Documents Privacy Policy Terms of Use Accessibility Commitment Statement Locations All Offices Washington, D.C., United States Bellagio Center, Italy Nairobi, Kenya Bangkok, Thailand New York City, United States Get In Touch Contact Us Careers Subscribe Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news and events. SIGN UP FacebookTwitterlinkedInInstagramYouTube Copyright 2021 The Rockefeller Foundation. All Rights Reserved