Diverse new cohort of Soros Justice Fellows includes filmmakers, lawyers, journalists, and activists.

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Open Society Foundations Select 18 Justice Leaders from CA, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, MI, MS, NJ, NY, PA, SD, TX, WA and Washington, D.C. NEW YORK, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Open Society Foundations today announced an award of $1.6 million to an outstanding group of advocates, journalists, lawyers, grassroots organizers, and filmmakers working on a range of vital criminal justice reform issues at the local, state, and national levels. The 2011 Soros Justice Fellows, who hail from 14 different states and Washington, D.C., will explore a wide array of issues, including prosecutorial misconduct, federal immigration enforcement, and the harsh treatment of youth.

Seventy-nine Music, Dance, and Theater Organizations Across the Five Boroughs Will Receive a Significant Infusion of Funding NEW YORK, July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To give a boost to New York City arts organizations hard hit by the financial crisis, the Open Society Foundations today announced $11 million in grants to support community and educational arts initiatives. "The arts--and arts education--are a vital part of the fabric of New York City," said George Soros, chairman of the Open Society Foundations.

NEW YORK, May 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of an effort to fight poverty in the United States, the Open Society Foundations today announced a $10 million partnership with the federal government to support at-risk youth and increase economic opportunities in low-income communities. The $10 million investment by the Open Society Foundations' Special Fund for Poverty Alleviation aims to build capacity in the non-profit sector and foster civic engagement to create new opportunities for low-income communities. The Special Fund seeks to strengthen the social safety net, create jobs and increase educational opportunities for underserved communities across the U.S.