A reception and reflection on the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop,” which he delivered on April 3, the day before his assassination. Following a screening of the speech, a panel will discuss Dr. King's economic vision and its relevance for our moment. In partnership with…
Delving into domestic and international contexts, this panel will explore how adaptive sports function not only as a means of physical rehabilitation, but also as a transformative tool for empowerment, community cohesion, and advocacy. Moderator: Derek HootFirst-year Master in Public Affairs (SPIA). With ICRC, provided virtual…
Case Summary: In Plyler v. Doe (1982), four Mexican-American families challenged a Texas law that withheld from public schools any state funds for educating undocumented children. Their own school district was charging $1000 per undocumented child to compensate for lost funding.
Join us for a public panel featuring several New Jersey-based food access organizations on a discussion about local food security and shifting needs amid the current political climate. Discussion will center around emerging federal policy on health, nutrition, immigration, social safety nets, and the inclusion and access of…
This talk will focus on efforts to combat the opioid crisis and the lasting impacts of redlining in Baltimore, Maryland. Ebony Thompson has had a groundbreaking career as Baltimore’s first female and openly gay City Solicitor. Through her efforts in and out of the courts, she has helped secure millions of dollars in restitution…
In 2025, acute hunger affects 343 million people globally, agricultural trade tensions are escalating, and nutrition-related diseases place a growing burden on public health systems. In light of these challenges, the need for policy-driven discussions has never been more critical.
London's had it for almost 20 years. Singapore for nearly fifty. Rome and Stockholm are among other cities worldwide that use this measure to discourage single-use vehicles and raise revenue for public transportation. In January 2025, NYC became the first US city to implement congestion alleviation. The scheme, which charges…
We are excited to bring together a stellar group of scholars in the field of minority representation, both in the U.S. and globally, to present on a range of topics that explore the factors influencing the supply of political candidates from various identity groups—including ethnoracial minorities, women, and the working class…
