Reparations Now: Funding Reparations for a More Equitable Future
Presented by Black Student Association, Social Innovation and Investment Alliance, and Wagner Philanthropy
Date:
April 17, 2025Time:
5:00pm - 7:00pmLocation:
Main Event Space, Rm. 101, 105 East 17th Street
Audience:
General PublicWhat would reparations look like in practice, and what role can philanthropy, policy, and social innovation play in advancing racial justice? Join us for a compelling panel discussion exploring the historical case for reparations, current policy proposals, and innovative funding models to address racial wealth disparities. Featuring experts from philanthropy, activism, and policy, this conversation will challenge us to think critically about economic justice and collective responsibility.
Confirmed panelists include:
- Jean-Pierre Brutus, Esq., Phd., Senior Counsel, Economic Justice Program at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
- Trevor D. Smith, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the BLIS Collective
- Enith Williams, Founder and Executive Director of the Reparations Finance Lab
Food and drinks will be provided.
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