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2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: Baby Bonds and Beyond

The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United States

Baby 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

In 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 States

Join 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 States

Join 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 States

Presented 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.

ARPA Investments Building Toward an Equitable Economy: Envisioning an End to Medical Debt

Join us on Tuesday, January 28 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 pm ET for the second 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. This conversation will feature a discussion on statewide policies, local organizing strategies, and the national paradigm shift we need to ensure all Americans can access care without fear of debt.

Financialization in Healthcare: How Wall Street Payouts Threaten Our Health

Join us on February 24 at 3:00 pm ET for a discussion of new research on the trillions of dollars extracted from the healthcare system through financial engineering practices like stock buybacks, how this falls into a broader pattern of publicly traded companies prioritizing short-term shareholder payouts above all else, and the impact of these practices on workers, patients, and innovation.

Investing in Equity for All

The New School 65 West 11th Street, New York, United States

Join the Institute, the NYC Commission on Racial Equity (CORE), and the Center for Community Uplift at Brookings for a critical conversation on advancing equity in the New York City budgeting process. This discussion will explore how New York City can implement equitable allocation of government resources that addresses harm caused by racism and social injustice.

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2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: Inequality By Design

Starr Foundation Hall 63 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Join us for the kick-off of our spring 2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series, "Inequality By Design: The Role of the U.S. Tax Code in Amplifying the Wealth Gap," on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm ET at The New School’s Starr Foundation Hall. This discussion will explore the false narratives that shape tax policy in the U.S., how the tax code creates and supports inequality, and provide a vision for how taxes can build an inclusive economy that supports a thriving democracy.

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2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: From Paradigm to Power

The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United States

Presented by the Institute's Health and Political Economy Project (HPEP), this conversation will feature a public lecture from Acting Health Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Dr. Michelle Morse, who will then join a panel with Darrick Hamilton, Jamila Michener, and Brian Smedley, moderated by Dr. Dave Chokshi. The discussion will explore the kinds of health investments and policies, power-building strategies, and narratives we need to see real change.

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2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: The Freedom Budget

Starr Foundation Hall 63 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Join us on Tuesday, April 8 for the third event of our spring 2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series, "The Freedom Budget: From Civil Rights to Economic Rights." Featuring Nina Turner, Cori Bush, Tamieka Atkins, and Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson, the discussion will examine the enduring relevance of the 1966 Freedom Budget for All Americans—which aimed to eradicate poverty by tackling issues such as unemployment, substandard wages, poor housing and inadequate access to health services and education—in addressing the growing challenges and inequities of our contemporary political economy.

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2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: The Poetry of Economics

Starr Foundation Hall 63 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Join us at The New School's Starr Foundation Hall on Tuesday, April 15 as our 2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series continues with an intimate conversation featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning Mojave poet, activist, and educator Natalie Diaz and Institute Founding Director Darrick Hamilton on the poetry of economics, with special remarks from The Rockefeller Foundation’s Chief Innovation Officer Zia Khan.

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2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: Justice Beyond Borders

The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United States

Join us at The New School on Tuesday, April 29 for the second to last lecture of our 2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series. In this discussion, panelists will focus on the changing international, economic, and geopolitical environments—exploring key economic policies for promoting inclusive economic rights and the role of solidarity among different stakeholders.

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2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series: The Imperative of a Strong Labor Movement

The Auditorium 66 West 12th Street, NY, United States

Join us on Tuesday, May 6 for the closing lecture of our 2025 Henry Cohen Lecture Series. This public panel discussion will feature a conversation on the critical role of the labor movement in rebalancing power and achieving economic justice. The current political climate highlights the iterative and inseparable relationship between politics, economics, and identity—revealing threats to, and opportunities for, increased solidarity within and among justice movements. 

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