Please join us for a forum moderated by Senator Jamie Eldridge: Pathways to Equality: - Tackling Wealth, Income, and Racial Inequality in Massachusetts and America (Realities, Challenges, and Solutions).
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/pathwaystoequality
Panelists:
Dr. Jeff Fuhrer: Previously served as Executive Vice President and Director of Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Dr. Fuhrer brings a wealth of experience in economic policy and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. He is also the author of the thought-provoking book "The Myth That Made Us: How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy (and How to Fix It)".
Colin Jones: Deputy Policy Director at the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center. Colin's research focuses on K-12 and higher education policy and finance, offering crucial insight into how education policy intersects with economic inequality. https://massbudget.org/about-us/staff/colin-jones/
Geeta Pradhan: President of the Cambridge Community Foundation. Geeta has extensive experience in philanthropy and community development, with a specific focus on addressing income inequality in Cambridge. She helped envision and structure the City’s $22 million Rise Up Cambridge, the only city-wide effort to offer a non-lottery cash assistance program and is leading the research to advocate for broader policy changes. https://cambridgecf.org/about/our-staff/
What to Expect:
Join us for a lively discussion led by these amazing panelists. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise promise a realistic and insightful exploration of the challenges of wealth, income, and racial inequality. This forum goes beyond simply identifying problems. Together, we'll explore ways to address these challenges, exploring potential approaches and ideas that can make a real difference in our communities.
While we may not delve into specific actionable steps at this forum, the insights from our panelists will undoubtedly spark important discussions and pave the way for future action.
The forum is free and open to the public.
Together, we can work towards a more equitable future!
flyer for September Forum - Pathways to Equality