Full video: Igniting the Dream of Economic Justice
The Economic Progress Institute's 12th Annual Policy & Budget Conference
The Economic Progress Institute hosted its 12th Annual Policy & Budget Conference on Friday, September 29, at the Marriott Hotel in Providence. The theme was Igniting the Dream of Economic Justice to inspire community and policy actions that ensure all Rhode Islanders can thrive.
Presentations included:
Welcoming remarks from Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director, Economic Progress Institute, and Jessica Sherwood, Board Chair, Economic Progress Institute
Alan Krinsky, EPI Research & Fiscal Policy Director, discussing Poverty as a Policy Choice;
Keynote speaker Obenewa Amponsah, the Managing Director of the Black Leadership Institute at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice;
Representative David Morales (Democrat, District 7, Providence) leading a Dreamers Panel discussion;
Nina Harrison, EPI Policy Director, leading a panel of Community Leaders; and,
Linda Katz, co-founder, Economic Progress Institute.
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