2021 Forward Equitable Development Conference

Join us from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 16th and Thursday, June 17th for two days of inspiring and powerful conversations with some of the nation’s most influential voices exploring how innovative approaches can enliven local impact. This will be a virtual event, of course!

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This event is free, but we are accepting donations in support of our work!

Featuring…

  • Keynote Conversation on Radical Imagination with Dr. Shakti Butler
  • Panel Conversation on Community Development’s Next Big Advocacy Ask
    • Alderman Robin Rue Simmons, City of Evanston – 5th Ward
    • Jacqueline Waggoner, President, Solutions Division, Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
    • Diane Yentel, President and CEO, National Low Income Housing Coalition
    • Moderated by Beth McConnell, Director of Policy, Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
  • Small Group Conversations
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Gentle Movement
  • Music

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