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.
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.
Human Services Pay Equity Forum
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.
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.
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.
Harlem Earth Day: Vision 2050
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.
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.
The Role of Race, Labor Markets, and Education in Building an Equitable Recovery
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
Envisioning Beyond the Silence: Asian American FIlmmakers Speak Their Truth
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
A Brighter Future with Baby Bonds: How States and Cities Should Invest in Our Kids
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.
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