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

Upcoming Book Talks this Fall

Fund for the City of New York is proud to announce this fall’s Book Talk Series! Join us as we hear from giants in their respective fields. From young adult fiction to journalism, activism, academia and more, consider this your fall semester syllabus. 🗓️ Save the date for these engaging book talk conversations. Details and … Continued