by Rose Francois | June 13, 2025 “Our nation is now so rich, so productive, that the continuation of persistent poverty is incendiary because the poor cannot rationalize their deprivation.” – Dr. Martin Luther King In the richest land on Earth, America, there is a great deal of talk about the causes of poverty, childhood hunger, economic injustice, and the … Read More
A Promise Worth Keeping: Why Baby Bonds Matter More Than Ever
by Michael E. Collins, Jr. | June 13, 2025 Each year, as Juneteenth approaches, I find myself reflecting on what freedom means in practice. Freedom is not just a moment in history or a celebration. It’s a call to action. A reminder that economic freedom must be part of the conversation if we’re truly committed to liberation. Baby Bonds offer … Read More
Connecticut Baby Bonds is Two!
by Erick Russell, Connecticut State Treasurer | June 13, 2025 Two years ago, Connecticut made history by launching the nation’s first statewide Baby Bonds program, a major step toward alleviating the state’s extraordinary wealth gap. As we mark the second anniversary of CT Baby Bonds, we celebrate the lives already touched by the program and the tens of thousands more … Read More
Innovations in Baby Bonds
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.