Past Events


At 6:00 pm
The Century Foundation, 1 Whitehall Street, New York, NY, 10004, United States

Us vs. Them: Interrupting the Cycle of Fear in American Policy

From the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during WWII to Trump-era initiatives like the Muslim Ban and family separation, American policy has too-often framed immigrants, people of color, and religious minorities to be a threat. What can we do to cut through this cycle of fear and support change that honors the history of this country and...

At 5:30 pm
The Century Foundation, 1 Whitehall Street, New York, NY, 10004, USA

The Divided City: A Discussion with Alan Mallach

Join us for a conversation with Alan Mallach on his latest book, The Divided City: Poversity and Prosperity in Urban America in an event co-hosted by The Century Foundation and the Regional Plan Association. The factories may be gone, but millennials are flocking to affordable, once-industrial cities like Newark, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. But alongside their...

At 9:00 am
University of Illinois-Chicago, Student Center East, Chicago, IL, 60607

Inclusion and Industry 4.0

Forging a High-Wage Future for Chicagoland On June 6, labor, workforce, community, business, and political leaders will come together to develop an action plan to revitalize manufacturing in the Chicago region and support the needs of diverse communities. Hear remarks from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, other major regional leaders, and new research presented by...

At 8:30 am
Newseum, 6th Street Entrance, Knight Conference Center, 8th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20001

#DiversityMatters: Getting Public School Choice Right

On the eve of the 64th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, come meet with the nation’s foremost education leaders and policy experts as they recommit to fostering more diverse classrooms and learning environments through public school choice. Join us on May 15 in Washington, D.C. from 8:30am to 3:00pm, where The Century Foundation will...

At 6:30 pm
The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street, Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10012

Debates of the Century @NYU Wagner: Medicaid

In January, the Trump administration announced it would approve Medicaid waivers that link eligibility for health coverage to a requirement that “able-bodied” individuals work. Three states have approved waivers to date, and over a half-dozen others have expressed interest. This debate will be arguing the resolution, “People Who Can, Should Work For Their Medicaid.” Watch...

At 10:00 am
Great Lakes Science Center - Reinberger Auditorium, 601 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44114

Manufacturing a Better-Paying Ohio

On Monday, March 12th from 10:00am – 2:30pm, labor, business and community leaders from across Ohio will converge in Cleveland to chart a path toward a high-paying, high-quality, and highly-competitive manufacturing sector in the state. The one-day summit, featuring a keynote address by U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), will focus on viable strategies to restore...