In November 2022, voters overwhelmingly passed three ballot measures to establish a lasting equity infrastructure, requiring New York City to eliminate structural racism. A key part of that work is ensuring that the City’s budgeting process and investment strategy align with these goals.

Join the Institute and the NYC Commission on Racial Equity for a conversation on racial inclusion and equity in the proposed NYC fiscal year 2026 budget.

Speakers:

• Linda Tigani, Chair and Executive Director, NYC Commission on Racial Equity (Moderator)
• Rick McGahey, Senior Fellow, Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy (Special Presenter)
• Zara Nasir, Executive Director, The People’s Plan NYC
• Hadia Ali, Youth Organizer, YA-YA Network
• Barika Williams, Executive Director, Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD)
• Darrick Hamilton, Founding Director, Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy

This event is co-sponsored by our partners: Council Member Dr. Nantasha Williams, Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice, the Center for Community Uplift at Brookings, and the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies.

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Presented by the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at the Milano Schools of Public Engagement, and The NYC Commission on Racial Equity.