Presented by WorkRise and The New School. Understanding how labor markets function for different racial and ethnic groups during recessions can reveal structural inequities in our economy and inform efforts to rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic. Though educational attainment has long been regarded as the primary engine of economic mobility, new insights show it may not act as a buffer ... Read More
Presented by Creatively Speaking in collaboration with the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice and the Institute on Race and Political Economy at The New School. To see the other events in this series, visit the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month hub. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders has increased indiscriminately amidst a system ... Read More
This discussion, hosted by Prosperity Now and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School, featured remarks and strategies centered around how to influence lawmakers and public officials to make Baby Bonds a priority and a reality through the passage of comprehensive legislation. Watch the discussion.
On September 27, 2022 the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the Office of the State Treasurer for Connecticut and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School hosted an in-person event on the intersection of baby bonds with health, wealth, housing, and education. Baby bonds are an innovative policy tool that provides ... Read More
Presented by The Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy and the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice at The New School. As part of the Human Rights 75 Initiative, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy convened a group of leading global economists at The New School ... Read More
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
