Social Justice

American cities have historically been places of innovation and incubation when it comes to advancing equity and inclusion. Today, however, they face a fast-growing threat. Since the 2010 midterm elections, state lawmakers have become more...

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Civic Engagement

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Social Justice

16 Jun 2017

Philanthropy New York’s 38th Annual Meeting: The Power of Participation

Friday, June 16, 2017 -

8:00am to 1:30pm

Check out the video, photos and other content from the 38th Annual Meeting on the recap page. ** Please note: The live-stream runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST . Tune into the livestream via PhilTV ....

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Social Justice

17 May 2017

The Price of Justice: America’s Unfair Bail and Prosecution System

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

The justice reform system in the United States has made one thing clear: the constitutional principle of “innocent until proven guilty” is only reserved for those who can afford it.

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Community Development

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Social Justice

16 May 2017

Women and LGBTQ Leaders in the Immigration Debate: Louder, Prouder and More Effective Than Ever

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

The Trump Administration is advancing policies that would beat back advances made by immigrants to America with extraordinarily broad and wide-ranging executive orders that have been the object of massive public protests and precedent-setting...

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Children, Youth and Families

Community Development

16 May 2017

Discuss Closing Rikers with Judge Jonathan Lippmann, Glenn Martin and Justice Reform Funders

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

In February of 2016, two dozen policymakers, funders, advocates, and experts came together under the leadership of Judge Jonathan Lippmann to form an independent Commission to close the Rikers Island Prison Complex.

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Justice Reform

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Social Justice

31 Mar 2017

Advocacy: A Compass for Today’s Terrain

Friday, March 31, 2017 -

8:30am to 4:30pm

Join us for a full-day conference to strengthen your foundation’s voice and impact. Learn how to navigate the legal, strategic, and governance activity necessary to incorporate advocacy and amplify your work. Philanthropic organizations – whether...

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30 Mar 2017

Is Immigration Detention the New Incarceration Boom?

Thursday, March 30, 2017 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Every night, approximately 40,000 immigrants — men, women and children —sleep in county jails, and federal and privately run prison facilities all over the United States, as part of a federally mandated detention bed quota totaling $2.3 billion...