January 23, 2025: Discover the Power of La Borinqueña: A Book Talk with Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez

Join us on January 23rd for an evening with award-winning graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, the creative force behind the critically acclaimed and bestselling superhero series La Borinqueña.  Who is Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez? Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is a trailblazer in the world of graphic novels, recognized for his groundbreaking work, La Borinqueña. This Afro-Puerto Rican superhero embodies the … Continued

2024 Sloan Public Service Awards at the New York Historical Society

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the iconic New-York Historical Society to celebrate the 2024 Sloan Public Service Award Winners. The evening was a truly inspirational occasion, honoring six extraordinary civil servants whose talent, resilience, ingenuity, and unwavering commitment exemplify the very best of our public sector workforce. We are delighted to share … Continued

December 4, 2024: On the Job: Maximizing Work-Based Learning for Career Development

On December 4th, Fund President, Lisette Nieves, joined Working for a Future: Equity and Access in Work-Based Learning for Young People co-author Becca Huntting at the “On the Job: Maximizing Work-Based Learning for Career Development” panel at the 2024 NYCETC Conference. Moderated by Jonathan Bowles, this engaging panel explored how work-based learning programs can empower individuals … Continued

CANCELED October 28, 2024: Paola Ramos’ Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What it Means for America

  In her new book, award-winning journalist Paola Ramos explores the relationships between identity and political trauma with the growing far-right sentiment among Latinos. Defectors covers far-right Latinos across the United States, including Evangelical pastors and January 6th insurrectionists, to dissect the causes of this newfound radicalization and uncover its possible effects on American politics.  … Continued