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City government and business experts shared their insights on how to achieve an equitable pandemic jobs recovery, at City and State New York’s Diversity Summit.

The McSilver Institute’s research, policy recommendations, and accomplishments have recently been noted by news outlets across the media spectrum. Check out some of the highlights! (This list was last updated on February 17, 2021.)

It describes how we met the moment, as powerful and unexpected forces reshaped the world in which we carry out our mission to disrupt generational poverty and address inequities.

Our staff recommends the following reads for Black History Month 2021.

Sheryl Huggins Salomon posed questions to 10 hopefuls during a forum co-hosted by Community Service Society.

Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director, joined a panel of experts to discuss trends in the time of COVID-19, and actions steps.

Dr. Michael A. Lindsey discussed the effects of police brutality on Black mental health with actress and activist Taraji P. Henson.

Rose Pierre-Louis explains why it will give NYC’s voters more choices and enable more equitable representation for Black and brown communities.

Sheryl Huggins Salomon led a virtual discussion that included NYC Human Rights Commissioner Carmelyn Malalis.

McSilver’s Executive Director was appointed by the CDC to serve on the Community Preventive Services Task Force starting in January 2022, and elected to the American Society for Suicide Prevention Board.