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From 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
The Century Foundation, 1 Whitehall Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10004

Affordability in Action Featuring Julie Su, NYC Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice

Program: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM ET | Reception: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET Countless New York families are drowning, squeezed by unaffordable rent, impossible child care costs, and life that seems to get tougher every day. For too long, City Hall has seen its role as helping people scrape by, rather than ensuring...

From 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Amalgamated Bank, 275 7th Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10001

Why American Higher Education Needs An Overhaul

American higher education is in crisis, with the existing system failing students, workers, and the public at large while catering to an elite few. Yet, in recent years, few bold proposals have emerged to fundamentally fix higher education, even as the Trump administration wages a high-profile war on colleges and universities.  Join leading experts in...

From 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
MLK Library Auditorium, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC, 20001

“The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid” Book Launch Event

Award-winning researcher, speaker, and writer Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyemen is releasing her new book, The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid, at a critical moment when research and advocacy on the advancement of women of color are needed more than ever. Misogynoir and intersectional biases shape the power structures that run our economy, leaving skilled workers and visionary...

From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
The Miracle Theatre, 535 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC , 20003

“Before a Breath” Film Screening

In observance of National Stillbirth Prevention Day, we invite you to a film screening and panel discussion on ProPublica’s documentary, Before a Breath. This powerful film illuminates the profound impact of stillbirth, highlighting the stories of three women with lived experience of infant loss. A panel discussion will follow the screening, providing audience members an...

From 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Online

Shaping the Future of Black Breastfeeding through Community-Led Policy

In recognition of Black Breastfeeding Week 2025, panelists explored the evolution of infant feeding and lactation policy. We traced policy growth over time, examined the current federal and state landscape, and discussed how advocates can navigate ongoing challenges, from strengthening workplace lactation policies to fostering vital mutual aid networks that address gaps in federal support....