Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts are facing an alarming backlash. What does the future hold? Jennifer J. Austin & Sandra Bookman from ABC7 Eyewitness News discuss this and last week's event held in partnership with Brooklyn Org. Full clip: 7ny.tv/4cs3AvC

"By changing the Charter, NYrs changed the structure that has long upheld the systems that enable racism to persist. Now, our city gov is perennially tasked with implementing the people’s mandate, & we, the people, must ensure they do." bit.ly/4cuJpgw

#EssenceFestival2024 #GlobalBlackEconomicForum #ReframingtheNarrative

As NYC plans to stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements, Legal Aid is working to restore benefits for low-income New Yorkers in need. More: gothamist.com/news/nyc-will-…

(1/2) "Segregation restricts women’s capacity for #civicengagement and perpetuates cycles of economic, gender and racial disparity," -Sharon Sewell-Fairman Read more in Crain's New York via Nick Garber about our latest report with Center for NYC Affairs crainsnewyork.com/workplace/new-…

“It allowed me to not worry about where the next meal was coming from. SNAP is a lifesaver.” - Mary, Author and Singer, Upper West Side. Learn more: nyc.gov/snap #SNAPShot #FarmBill

📊NEW ANALYSIS: With the FY25 New York City budget finalized, FPWA's policy, advocacy, and research team has analyzed its strengths and shortcomings for the human services sector and millions of New Yorkers. Read it now: bit.ly/nycbudgetanaly… #NYCBudgetAnalysis #HumanServices

On the 61st anniversary of the #MarchonWashington for Jobs and Freedom, FPWA released a data update to our comprehensive analysis “A Look At the March on Washington 60 Years Later: Dreams and Promises Yet to be Realized” shedding light on the persistent inequalities Black