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The conversation continues! On April 19, @DorothyABrown shares her "Visions of a Post-Neoliberal Future," the next installment in our speaker series curated by @DarrickHamilton and @chrishughes co-sponsored with @EconomicSecProj event.newschool.edu/anevenin…
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On May 3, @draytontiffanie, author of Black American Refugee joins our speaker series Visions of a Post-Neoliberal Future with @diannemstewart and Melanie F. Hart. Watch her recent appearance on @Trevornoah piped.video/watch?v=MCI2Ffdx… and join us @TheNewSchool!
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"Income is largely used to pay your expenses ... whereas wealth gives you the ability to withstand shocks and the ability to make investments. Ultimately, wealth gives you choice in ways that income does not." - @DarrickHamilton
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How do we build a world where our economy enables all people to have the resources to experience health, wellbeing and dignity? Join us on April 2 at @TheNewSchool for a conversation with leading public health experts, practitioners and educators. RSVP: bit.ly/newagendahealth
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@TIME has named Institute Founder @DarrickHamilton one of 18 'Closers' working to end the racial wealth gap for his foundational work on #BabyBonds. Read via @TIME: bit.ly/3SJhCC1.
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A truly inspiring #InternationalWomensDay with @ninaturner @agb4equity and Melanie Hart @TheNewSchool. Thank you to @DarrickHamilton @chrishughes and our events team for a phenomenal program!
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“Wealth is the paramount indicator of economic prosperity and well-being." @DarrickHamilton joined @ezraklein to discuss how policy shapes the structure of wealth in the US, and the tools—like #BabyBonds—we can use to foster economic and racial equity. nyti.ms/3XkKKQH
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Join us on Tuesday, March 28 at 7pm at @TheNewSchool for the first event of the 2023 #HenryCohenLectureSeries, centered around the peril and promise of Black politics with @ninaturner @citizendrummer and @JumaaneWilliams. RSVP: bit.ly/HCLS_032823
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👏🏽@DarrickHamilton discusses the wealth gap & #babybonds with @ezraklein. This important interview paints a picture of our country's current economic disparities. Listen now! nytimes.com/2023/06/23/opini…
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“If Democrats want to win back the trust of the people, they must champion bold policies that help people." In an op-ed for @Newsweek, Senior Fellow @ninaturner calls on the Democratic Party to prioritize the American people over corporate interests. newsweek.com/democrats-will-…
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It was a great pleasure to see our Founding Director, Professor @DarrickHamilton join @DrIbram, @MoniqueCarswell, @HopeCUbill @_garnesha at the #ProsperityNowSummit2022 to discuss big ideas for economic equity.
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This past weekend was the 30th anniversary of the official end of South Africa's brutal apartheid system. Our 2023 report, "The Racial Wealth Gap in South Africa and the United States," offers insights into the lasting effects of this system, in comparison with the U.S.
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We are privileged to introduce Professor Nina Banks as our visiting fellow. Professor Banks is the former president of the National Economic Association, and currently serves on their Board of Directors. Stay tuned for more details on our next event with her at The New School!
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Read @DarrickHamilton's insights on how #babybonds could be the right answer to boost economic security in young adults. Click below for the new JEC report!
NEW: How #Babybonds could help boost economic security in young adults and increases access to opportunity. Baby bonds could be used towards: ➡️Funding education ➡️Starting a Business ➡️Buying a home Read the new JEC report ⤵️ jec.senate.gov/public/index.…
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A new book by historian and author @KeishaBlain offers critical insights from Black women on how to create a more equitable future. Join us on March 19 at @TheNewSchool as @KeishaBlain, @ninaturner, @glyndacarr & @Dr_CMGreer discuss #WakeUpAmerica. RSVP: bit.ly/wakeupamericademocrac…
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Join us on April 11 for the #HenryCohenLectureSeries event, “Compulsory (il) Literacies: Intersecting Race, Information Redlining, and Limitations on the Right to Read,” with speakers @TracieDHall1, @DarrickHamilton, and @reneetwhite. bit.ly/HCLS_041123.
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Join @RacePowerPolicy on April 20 for a #HernánSantaCruzDialogue with @UNHumanRights Chief @volker_turk and leading global economists to discuss building an inclusive Human Rights Economy. Register: bit.ly/HSCD_2023 @epsycampbell @paulanarvaezo @DarrickHamilton @Jayati1609
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We are elated to share the news of @DarrickHamilton, Founding Director of the Institute, has been elected to join New Advisory Workgroup on ending child poverty in the state of California. Click here to know more: ww2.newschool.edu/pressroom/…
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Thank you again to our incredible speakers who presented on the perils and promise of #BlackPolitics last week!👏 @ninaturner @citizendrummer @JumaaneWilliams ➡️ Next up: "Examining the Intersections of Health and a Just Economy" tomorrow @ 7pm. RSVP: bit.ly/HCLS_040423
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for "Wake Up America: Black Women on the Future of Democracy," with the extraordinary @KeishaBlain, @ninaturner, @glyndacarr, and @Dr_CMGreer!
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"What people really need is money to manage in the first place, and financial products and services designed to promote their financial well-being." @DarrickHamilton and @TerriFriedline via @TheProspect on no-fee accounts to combat banking discrimination. prospect.org/economy/2024-04…
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BOOK SIGNING! Join us on April 5 for a timely conversation with Professor @MazzucatoM and Professor @DarrickHamilton on the guise of the consulting industry in Mazzucato’s new book, #TheBigCon. 📖 Register: bit.ly/HCLS_040523
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How can we create economic systems that are fair, just, and affirmatively inclusive? Join us April 30 @TheNewSchool as we explore strategies for building an inclusive economy with @nataliefoster, @chrishughes, @DarrickHamilton, and @dbhargava68. RSVP: bit.ly/theguarantees
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Looks like Spring is back and so are public events @TheNewSchool! Join us on campus or online for an inspiring #InternationalWomensDay program with @ninaturner and @agb4equity, as they launch our Henry Cohen Lecture series tinyurl.com/mt9pm9zd
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"It is crucial that our national social contract in the realm of education is expanded to include pathways of true economic mobility." To seriously address the #StudentDebt crisis, @ninaturner calls for a paradigm shift in educational investment. bit.ly/3O40N2n
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Institute Director @DarrickHamilton testified today before the Financial Services Committee of the MA State Legislature in a special hearing about proposed #BabyBonds legislation. Learn more about the promise and power of Baby Bonds: racepowerpolicy.org/baby-bon…
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We were honored to be a part of the the Westerfield and Cornerstone events at #ASSA2023 in New Orleans alongside @DarrickHamilton, @gchelwa, @Nina_EBanks and other esteemed change-makers who joined @NEAEcon to share their insights and celebrate Dr James B Stewart!
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#ColorOfWealth in #Chicago, our new study funded by and released in partnership with @ChiTrus, provides a never-before-seen look at how wealth intersects with race, ethnicity, and country of origin across the Chicago metropolitan area. colorofwealth.org/chicago/
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Many thanks to @nssylla, @amaraforchicago, & @gchelwa for a powerful exploration of emerging paradigms for economic sovereignty, development, and reparations earlier this week. Register for the #final lecture of the #2023HCLS on Tuesday, May 2: bit.ly/HCLS_050223
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"Funding H.B.C.U.s is not reparations or a substitute for affirmative action but rather good policy, especially in light of the Supreme Court’s decision, which further limits Black student access." Read @DarrickHamilton & @citizendrummer in @nytopinion: nytimes.com/interactive/2023…
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Public events @TheNewSchool are back! On International Women's Day join @RacePowerPolicy @EconomicSecProj and the Office of EISJ @TheNewSchool as we host @ninaturner and @agb4equity for a conversation on re-imagining our political economy tinyurl.com/mt9pm9zd
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A new book by historian and author @KeishaBlain offers critical insights from Black women on how to create a more equitable future. Join us on March 19 as @KeishaBlain, @ninaturner, @glyndacarr, and @Dr_CMGreer discuss #WakeUpAmerica. RSVP: bit.ly/wakeupamericademocrac…
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Our Founding Director @DarrickHamilton provided testimony today for Vermont's House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development as the state considers a proposed #BabyBonds program (H.769).
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Congratulations to Institute Founding Director @DarrickHamilton for being awarded Carver's 2024 Child of America Award last week in recognition of his visionary leadership in advancing economic justice and empowering young people. Learn more: the-carver.org/2024-child-of…
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On March 22, join us for the next installment of "Visions of a Post-Neoliberal Future" with @crojasphd, @KeeangaYamahtta and @Indiawaltonbflo sponsored by @EconomicSecProj @RacePowerPolicy and the Office of EISJ @TheNewSchool tinyurl.com/v6rp3hte
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Institute Founder @DarrickHamilton recently joined @NPR's award-winning podcast @planetmoney with host and reporter @GonzalezSarahA to discuss #BabyBonds as one of three big economic ideas for consideration. Listen in: n.pr/47NPkKW. #NPR #PlanetMoney
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We were thrilled to see @DarrickHamilton be part of such an extraordinary lineup of decision makers working to expand economic prosperity for Black Americans! #BEASolutionsSummit
Thank you @BlkEconAlliance for hosting the inspiring and informative #BEASolutionsSummit. It was an honor to be part of the conversation on creating meaningful change and spurring economic prosperity in the Black community and beyond. Let's keep the momentum going!
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Tomorrow is #InternationalWomensDay, a great day to tune in as @ninaturner and @agb4equity, chart a more inclusive and just political economy moderated by @thenewschool SVP for Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice and Chief Diversity Officer Melanie Hart tinyurl.com/mt9pm9zd
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Our economic agenda and policymaking often focus on business success over human well-being. How can we build a more moral and equitable economic order? Join us with @AspenJobQuality on Jan 19 to #talkopportunity. Click here to know more: as.pn/humanrights
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We are thrilled to have renowned Mojave poet, public intellectual and Institute Senior Fellow @NatalieGDiaz as one of our keynote speakers on multiculturalism, activism, and art this Dec. 1 at @TheNewSchool for our #InCommon Symposium. RSVP to join us: event.newschool.edu/incommon…
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Watch the trailer for our new #ColorOfWealth in #Chicago report, offering a never before seen look at how and why wealth intersects with race, ethnicity, and other key factors across the Chicago metropolitan area. @ChiTrust @TheNewSchool Learn more: colorofwealth.org/chicago
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Interested in joining the Institute team? The Institute is looking for an Executive Director of Operations and Managing Director of the Health and Political Economy Project to join our team of leaders, researchers, and change makers. Apply today: bit.ly/3RyfVpa.
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Join us LIVE @thenewschool for our speaker series “Visions of a Post-Neoliberal Future" curated by @darrickhamilton and @chrishughes. This Tuesday, April 5:@aijenpoo,@sheryldavissf and @FeliciaWongRI Register here:tinyurl.com/Neoliberal3
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The U.S. is amid a decades-long health crisis. Join us on Tuesday, April 2 at @TheNewSchool for a conversation with leading public health experts and educators to explore a new agenda for health and wellbeing. #HenryCohenLectureSeries Learn more & RSVP: bit.ly/newagendahealth
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Join us for a 3-day symposium examining the life, work, and impact of American artist Romare Bearden. Through panel discussions, live performances, and a striking new exhibition, we will explore the intersections of art, culture, race, and economy. RSVP: event.newschool.edu/incommon…
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We are deeply saddened at the passing of our friend Michelle Mattere, Director of Creative Strategies for @RacePowerPolicy and Assoc Prof of Media Studies @TheNewSchool. We were incredibly fortunate to have Michelle on our team, and hope to make her proud with our continued work.
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#BabyBonds are a birthright to capital. Hear from Institute Founder @DarrickHamilton on why Baby Bonds are more than a policy via @INETeconomics. Learn more at racepowerpolicy.org/baby-bon….
A fair start for every child? Let's make it reality. @DarrickHamilton explains how #BabyBonds are more than policy, they're an investment in human potential. Join the movement: racepowerpolicy.org/baby-bon… @RacePowerPolicy @thenewschool
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How might a fresh political economy lens allow us to imagine and build new possibilities in #PublicHealth?  Join us Tuesday night at @TheNewSchool to explore how we can set a new, inclusive agenda for health and wellbeing. RSVP now: lnkd.in/eehhMYqY
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Today at 12:30pm join the experts @DarrickHamilton, @KA_marketplace, @TreasurerWooden, @CM_McDuffie, @SEMarkoff, @prosperitygary & more to hear how state #BabyBonds programs can help narrow the racial wealth divide. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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“This is a tremendous leap forward." Monumental news out of CT, which is not only the first state in the country to pass #BabyBonds legislation—but now the first to fully fund it. Read about this watershed investment, with comments from @DarrickHamilton: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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Join @RacePowerPolicy this Thursday, Feb 17 at 12:30 PM for "A Brighter Future with Baby Bonds"-a virtual event highlighting the importance of state & local #BabyBonds programs, co-hosted with @prosperitynow. Sign up here: bit.ly/3GOxeLc
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"The U.S. health care system must prioritize patient care over the guiding mantra of maximizing shareholder profits." The Institute's @victorroy via @usnews on how we can fix health care in America—placing patient wellbeing over shareholder profit. usnews.com/opinion/articles/…
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The Health and Political Economy Project (HPEP) convened 22 scholars, policy experts, practitioners, organizers, and philanthropic leaders in Bellagio, Italy last month to discuss how to build a just and inclusive economy for health and dignity. racepowerpolicy.org/hpep/
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We are excited to be in conversation with @MazzucatoM and @DarrickHamilton, moderated by @PekingMike for a vital and timely investigation into the opaque and powerful consulting industry—and what to do about it. Join us on April 5, 6 PM. Register here: event.newschool.edu/thebigco…
Do we really need all of these consultants? Join @DarrickHamilton, @PekingMike, and me @TheNewSchool to discuss how outsourcing to consultants affects our public sector capacity, democracy & transparency of business models. Register @RacePowerPolicy event.newschool.edu/thebigco…
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Institute Founder @DarrickHamilton joined @cfectnews and @TreasRussell in Connecticut earlier this week for a discussion focused on ending the cycle of childhood poverty in CT through the state's new #BabyBonds program. Learn more: wtnh.com/news/connecticut/co…
Our Litigation & Advocacy Director, Nilda Havrilla, moderated a conversation on Baby Bonds at the Red Barn at Mitchell College in New London. She held the discussion with Dr. Darrick Hamilton, a Professor of Economics at the New School in NYC, Erick Russell, CT State Treasurer.
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Don't forget to register for the next event in the Henry Cohen lecture series @TheNewSchool curated by @DarrickHamilton and @chrishughes! Happening March 22 at 7pm EST with @crojasphd @KeeangaYamahtta and @Indiawaltonbflo tinyurl.com/v6rp3hte
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Join us #tomorrow for a discussion on the history of censorship in the U.S., what that means for information redlining today, and much more w/ @TracieDHall1, @DarrickHamilton, @reneetwhite, and @keeshagaskins. Register: bit.ly/HCLS_041123 🔗
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102 years ago today, the #TulsaMassacre took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Developed in partnership with @AttorneyDamario of @Just4Greenwood, our 2021 report on the Color of Wealth in Tulsa reveals a legacy of loss and disparity. Read more: bit.ly/42ny0JQ.
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Great week ahead for #BabyBonds across the country, as the Institute's @DarrickHamilton travels to New Mexico to discuss forthcoming #NMBabyBonds legislation with @NM_Treasurer. Interested in Baby Bonds? Check out this video produced by our friends at @OmidyarNetwork.
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Senior Fellow Henry A.J. Ramos & @robbsmithideas write in @Capitol_Weekly about the need to galvanize young voters—particularly young people of color—in order to achieve structural reforms and truly progressive policy change in California. bit.ly/3ptmsHz
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In a new report for our Equity Scoring Project, @xavbriggs & @lohplaces of @BrookingsMetro outline a framework for evaluating the effectiveness, fairness, and defensibility of land use Racial Equity Impact Assessments. brookings.edu/articles/getti….
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Join us on March 5 at @TheNewSchool for the first event of the 2024 Henry Cohen Lecture Series, exploring #BabyBonds and a #HumanRightsEconomy with @DarrickHamilton, @Treasrussell, @VTTreasurer, @LauraM4NM, @ACGinDC & Amit Khanduri of @theGROfund. RSVP: bit.ly/babybondsandbeyond
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The economic vitality of  cities is marred by inequality and anti-urban policies argues @rickmcgahey in his new book Unequal Cities. Join @SCEPA_economics on April 24 for a talk w/ @DarrickHamilton, @willstartsmall & Joseph Heathcott Register at: bit.ly/438Fulx
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Did you miss it? @DarrickHamilton sat down with @nishapatel during a special @Arlcf event to discuss the need for reconceiving the role of government to counterbalance persistent disparities in wealth accrual and power. Check out the conversation here. piped.video/watch?v=Djl1-KCT…
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Our Director @DarrickHamilton joined @CenkUygur on @TheYoungTurks to discuss some of the highlights of our lecture series - Visions of a Post-Neoliberal Future piped.video/xLzhKZnnDUc
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As part of our #NewImperatives research series, we spoke with our very own @DarrickHamilton about advancing education, civics instruction, and employment equity as basic human rights. Watch the interview, and read our report with policy recommendations: racepowerpolicy.org/new-impe…
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Join us on April 23 at @TheNewSchool for a special address by @UN_PGA Dennis Francis, followed by a dialogue with @DarrickHamilton exploring the opportunities and challenges of multilateralism in advancing peace, prosperity, and sustainability. RSVP: bit.ly/undennisfrancis
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We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr James B Stewart, one of our senior fellows, being honored with the 2021 Westerfield Award; the highest award at the National Economic Association @NEAEcon! We are deeply honored to have you as a part of the Institute!
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Congratulations to Institute Inaugural Education Stratification Postdoctoral Fellow @tanishialavette for being selected as one of ten educators to participate in the 2023 TED-Ed Educator Talks program!
On #WorldTeacherDay, TED-Ed is thrilled to introduce this year’s Educator Talks program cohort! From addressing teacher retention to closing the wealth gap, re-humanizing the field and more, these 10 educators have big ideas about how to change education: t.ted.com/qPsbkCk
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Thank you to our partners, guest speakers, performers, supporters, and everyone who joined us for our powerful and inspiring #InCommon Symposium exploring #RomareBearden and New Approaches to Art, Race & Economy!
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"When you give people at the low and moderate income distribution additional resources, it doesn’t just enhance them personally, it enhances our economy." The Institute's @DarrickHamilton comments on Vice President Harris' economic plan via @Slate. slate.com/news-and-politics/…
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Join us and @EWDinstitute on April 17 for a virtual roundtable with @nataliefoster of @EconomicSecProj and @SolanaRice of @liberation_gen to discuss #TheGuarantee, #LiberationEconomy, and next-gen strategies for racial, gender and economic justice. RSVP: bit.ly/43ttz2f
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Professor @ian_goldin of @UniofOxford is speaking today at @NYUWagner about his new book Age of the City, which explores how cities can overcome growing inequality, climate change, and other challenges to provide sustainable homes for humanity. Learn more: bit.ly/46ePSsP
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Institute Founding Director @DarrickHamilton and Senior Director of Global Policy Savitri Bisnath published a policy brief for @g20org on "Racial and Gender Inclusion through Economic Policies informed by Economic and Social Rights." Read the brief: t20brasil.org/media/document…
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How we organize our political economy shapes our health. The Institute's #HPEP team and @Health_Affairs Scholar are thrilled to release a new article series exploring solutions—from social insurance to community care. Explore the series: racepowerpolicy.org/hpep/hea…
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As part of the Institute's ongoing efforts to support #BabyBonds initiatives nationwide, @DarrickHamilton joined New Mexico community members and elected officials virtually for the launch of New Mexico's first-ever #BabyBonds pilot program. Learn more: koat.com/article/new-mexico-….
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Report authors @gchelwa, Mashekwa Maboshe and @DarrickHamilton found that in South Africa the typical Black household owns 5% of the wealth held by a typical white household. In the United States that number is 6%.
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New research from @PolicyLink and @RacePowerPolicy highlights how cities and counties across the nation are using ARPA recovery funds to advance racial equity. Learn more at plcylk.org/3J3X9lg and plcylk.org/3kZAiiC. 🔗 #AdvancingRacialEquity #ARPAFunds
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Don't miss a very special performative lecture by @AfroFuturAffair at @TheNewSchool this Friday, December 1 to close out day 2 of our #InCommon Symposium. Learn more and RSVP: event.newschool.edu/incommon… #Symposium #RomareBearden #ArtRaceEconomy
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Institute Founding Director @DarrickHamilton joined @WEAll_Alliance earlier this month for a #WEALLTalk to discuss the concept of inclusive economic rights and human rights economies. Learn more and watch the discussion: piped.video/watch?v=izuhDsg5….
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