When Wendy Johnson became executive director of the Southern Regional Council, the board was clear that it had lost a competitive edge as the organization addressing racial justice. According to Ms. Johnson, “For 30 to 40 years, SRC was out front, taking on issues. But, times had changed. . . the country’s mindset around race was shifting. . . the board wanted to re- position the organization to offer its unique contribution to the South and the nation, with people aware of what it could bring to the table.”