Reaffirming Action, Access, and Support for Black and Latinx Young Men in Higher Education

About

Join us for an in-person panel discussion to learn more about the current landscape for equitable post-secondary pathways for Black and Latinx Young Men. We will explore how nonprofit leaders are uniquely supporting these students and how philanthropy can make an impact, especially within the context of the recent Affirmative Action decision. Please read more about the issue here.

What will you learn?

• The root causes and barriers to young people of color accessing higher education, given that most institutions have historically excluded people of color, and how nonprofit leaders are facilitating persistence
• Key challenges faced by Black and Latinx young men in navigating post-secondary pathways, as captured by nonprofit leaders in the space
• The importance of innovative programs that are holistically supporting Black and Latinx young men, from both an academic enrichment and social-emotional learning approach, while also creating spaces of belonging at post-secondary institutions
• How the recent decision around Affirmative Action will likely impact access to higher education for communities of color and how philanthropy should respond

Speakers

• Justin Courtlandt, Strategic Partnerships & Programs Implementation Specialist, Brothers@
• Chad Franklin, Director, Options Center, Goddard Riverside
• Fernando Snowden-Lorence, Vice President in Corporate Responsibility, JPMorgan Chase & Co
• Isaiah Sumpter, Youth Lead Coordinator of Options’ Young Black Male Empowerment Association, Options Center, Goddard Riverside
• Dariel Vasquez, Co-Founder & CEO, Brothers@
• Travis Baird (Moderator), Executive Director, Maverick Capital Foundation

Who should attend?

All interested funders in grantmaking, public policy, and related roles. What to expect: panel discussion followed by Q&A.

How do you sign up?

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Program

Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague at your organization, please log in and click the “Register Now” link above. (No fee.)

Members of Collaborators: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with your name, title, organizational affiliation, business mailing address, and phone number. Please indicate by which organizer you were invited. (No fee.)

Non-Members: Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org. ($150 fee.)

What else should you know?

This is an in-person event. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the program starts and be prepared to show your ID at the registration table. Space is limited and will be on a first come, first served basis. Snacks and beverages will be provided. 

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Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.