Events - The Century Foundation

October 15, 2026
From 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

What the Next Congress Must Do for Maternal Health

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. For any questions please contact: [email protected] America’s maternal health crisis demands more than protecting the progress we’ve made. The next Congress will have an opportunity to chart a new course—and advocates closest to the crisis have a clear vision for...

June 22, 2026
From 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

The Century Foundation, 1 Whitehall Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10004

Worldwide Webs of Weapons: Beyond the Axis Report Launch

Watch the full event here, watch the Q&A here, and download the presentation here. Why have Iran and its “Axis of Resistance” proven so durable in the face of waves of military and economic warfare, and what does this mean for the future of the Middle East? On Monday, June 22 at 11:00 AM ET,...

May 21, 2026
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...

March 19, 2026
From 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Public Schools on the Frontlines of the Fight Against Fascism

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. For any questions please contact: [email protected] The Trump administration has taken aggressive steps to target schools—from book bans and dismantling the Department of Education, to defunding essential public school programs and posting ICE agents at school gates. In Trump 2.0, teachers...

March 10, 2026
From 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Midwives Matter: Advancing Black Maternal Health through Midwifery Policy

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. For any questions please contact: [email protected] At a moment when the state of Black maternal health demands bold solutions, expanding access to midwifery care offers a path forward. On Tuesday, March 10 at 12:00 PM ET join The Century Foundation...

February 10, 2026
From 10:00 am to 11:00 am

From Smugglers to Supply Chains: Yemen’s Houthis in 2026

*Please Note: The livestream will begin on this page at the time of the event. If the stream is not working or visible, please refresh your browser or click here to watch it directly on YouTube. Over the course of a decade, Yemen’s Houthi movement has transformed from local insurgent group to disruptive global force....

December 3, 2025
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...

September 18, 2025
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...

September 17, 2025
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...

August 26, 2025
From 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

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....

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