Short Film Screening One World: Climate & Humanity – Fighting Loss & Displacement
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In Common: Romare Bearden and New Approaches to Art, Race & Economy
Presented by the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy, the Vera List Center for Art and Politics, the Romare Bearden Foundation, and the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University Newark. This multi-tier initiative featured a symposium, exhibition and forthcoming publication—examining American icon Romare Bearden’s work as an artist, educator, scholar, songwriter, and social activist.
From Solidarity to Structural Reform: A Roundtable for Long Term, Progressive Change in the U.S.
Presented by the California Explorations Project (an initiative of the Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy) and the Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute. This virtual roundtable gathered social justice leaders and allies from across the country to elevate the need to dismantle structural policy and budget challenges that undermine long term wins for racial, gender, and economic justice. Featured guest speakers ... Read More
A Discussion on Critical Economic Theory with Dr. Julianne Malveaux
Armour J. Blackburn University Center Washington D.C.The Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy (the Institute) at The New School and the Center for an Equitable Economy and Sustainable Society at Howard University will host a free public lecture on critical economic theory with renowned economist, author, and social commentator Dr. Julianne Malveaux on Saturday, January 13 from 11:00 am – 1:00pm EST in Washington D.C.
2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: Baby Bonds and Beyond
The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United StatesBaby Bonds are an increasingly popular government policy in which every child born into poverty receives a publicly funded trust account at birth, providing them with “start-up capital” to pursue fulfilling, productive, prosperous, and self-directed lives. Join us for the opening event in the 2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series to hear from an extraordinary panel of state treasury leaders and advocates at the forefront of the Baby Bonds policy movement in the U.S.
2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: Wake Up America
The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United StatesJoin us for the second event in the 2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series featuring a panel discussion with historian and author Dr. Keisha Blain, Institute Senior Fellow Nina Turner, and additional thought leaders on Dr. Blain's recently released book, "Wake Up America: Black Women on the Future of Democracy." This exhilarating anthology of original essays brings together the voices of major progressive Black women politicians, grassroots activists, and intellectuals to offer critical insights on how we can create a more equitable political future.
2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: A New Agenda for Health and Wellbeing
The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, April 2 at The New School for the third conversation in the 2024 Henry Cohen Lecture series—A New Agenda for Health and Wellbeing—which will explore how we can build an economy that enables all people, regardless of their identity, to have the resources to experience health, wellbeing, and dignity.
Guaranteeing the Common Good: Next Generation Strategies for Building Racial, Gender and Economic Justice
Hosted by the Institute and the Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute, "Guaranteeing the Common Good: Next Generation Strategies for Building Racial, Gender and Economic Justice" will discuss the need for a new, just economic vision with Natalie Foster of the Economic Security Project and author of "The Guarantee: Inside the Fight for America’s Next Economy,” and Solana Rice of Liberation in a Generation.
2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: A Conversation with His Excellency Mr. Dennis Francis
The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United StatesJoin us for an address by His Excellency Mr. Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, followed by a dialogue with Professor Darrick Hamilton, Founder of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy. The evening will explore the opportunities and challenges of multilateralism for advancing peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability.
Harlem Earth Day: Vision 2050
Union Settlement 237 East 104th Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn partnership with the Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy at The New School, Creatively Speaking presents Harlem Earth Day: Vision 2050. This all day program will bring together Harlem politicians, community leaders, and social justice activists to look at the challenges and solutions in creating a "Just City"—one that is inclusive of environmental, economic, and social justice.
2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: The Guarantees — Building an Inclusive Economy
The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United StatesJoin us as Natalie Foster, Deepak Bhargava, Chris Hughes, and Darrick Hamilton discuss strategies on how to create economic systems that are fair, just, and affirmatively inclusive—with a focus on investing in people. This event is part of the 2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series.
Building Inclusive Democracy and Power Through Youth Voting and Nonprofit Activism
Join us for a timely and informative roundtable on multicultural and community youth voting and civic activism. We’ll introduce a new Multicultural Youth GOTV Guide and virtual training to support nonprofit and community leaders and organizers in your efforts to engage young people, and other important underrepresented communities, in the 2024 elections and beyond, with the goal of building a better, brighter future.
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ARPA Recovery Funds, Race, and Equity: What’s the Score?
Join us on Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00-11:00 AM PT / 1:00-2:00 PM ET for the launch of our report and interactive website where you will find equity assessments of 170 cities and counties, dozens of case studies of promising ARPA investments, policy briefs, and more. The event will feature a presentation of our findings followed by a panel discussion with local and federal leaders working to leverage ARPA recovery funds for transformative change.
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Advancing Equity with ARPA Recovery Funds: Learnings from the Field
Join us, Race Forward, the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), and the U.S. Department of Treasury on Thursday, October 24 at 10:00-11:00 AM PT / 1:00-2:00 PM ET for an educational session on how cities and counties are using their ARPA funds to make investments that advance racial and economic equity. During the session, local officials who are members of the GARE network will describe how they are centering equity throughout the process of selecting, designing, implementing, and evaluating ARPA investments.
When We Fight We Win: Activists Making Change
Creatively Speaking Films presents its annual virtual film festival on Wednesday, October 30 from 6-8pm ET. Enjoy an evening of short films on the theme of "Community Activists Making Change." We will look at everyday activists who created change in their communities; some literally starting at their kitchen tables. The film program is curated by Savanna Washington and Myrakel Baker.
Election 2024 Debrief: What’s Next for Progressive Policy Advocacy?
Please join us for a two-part series of expert-led debriefs on the significance of the November 2024 election outcomes for progressive community power building in California and beyond. Featuring leading progressive activists, these gatherings are co-hosted by the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy and the Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute as part of the California Explorations Project.
Looking Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities Under the New Administration
Join us on December 12 for part two of our series of expert-led debriefs on the significance of the November 2024 election outcomes for progressive community power building in California and beyond. Featuring leading progressive activists, these gatherings are co-hosted by the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy and the Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute as part of the California Explorations Project.
ARPA Investments Building Toward an Equitable Economy: Local Leaders Taking Action on Medical Debt
Join us on Tuesday, December 17 at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 pm ET for the first installment in our webinar series, “From Local Innovation to Systemic Change: ARPA Investments Building Toward an Equitable Economy.” Co-hosted by the Institute’s Budget Equity Project and the Health and Political Economy Project, this series will showcase ARPA-fueled policy movements that hold promise to drive large-scale policy shifts to increase economic and health equity.
Innovations in Baby Bonds
Federal Reserve Bank of New York 33 Liberty Street, New York, United StatesJoin us for an in-person public event exploring innovations in Baby Bonds, hosted in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Asset Funders Network. Founding Director Darrick Hamilton, State and Local Policy Director David Radcliffe, and fellow speakers will discuss how strategic investments in Baby Bonds, combined with direct financial assistance, can address wealth inequality.
Human Services Pay Equity Forum
The New School University Center 63 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesPresented by the Institute, the Human Services Council, and The Center for NYC Affairs at The New School, join experts, providers, and legislators for a forum on how to achieve true salary parity for New York City’s nonprofit human services workers. The Human Services Council will also launch a new report diving into key data, insights, and actionable policy recommendations moving forward.