Join us on November 18, 2024 for a book talk with Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez, author of The Fight for Equity in the Bronx: Changing Lives and Transforming Communities, One Scholar at a Time. About the Author Born and raised in the South Bronx, Dr. Ruiz Lopez faced significant barriers, including systemic inequities and … Continued
Last night, the Fund for the City of New York proudly hosted the launch of Working for a Future: Equity and Access in Work-Based Learning for Young People. Fund President, Lisette Nieves, Noel S. Anderson, and Becca Huntting joined us for an engaging discussion on creating equitable opportunities for young people in the workplace. The … Continued
Join us on Thursday, September 26 @ 6pm for a special artist talk back with Ife Adeniyi as he explores themes of community and resilience through his work. Click here to register
Nonprofits and AI 101 – Finding easy, productive uses for AI as a nonprofit leader Following on the oversubscribed, in-person FCNY Nonprofits and AI Leadership Forum, we’re pleased to offer this supplementary webinar. The content here will be useful to anyone interested in getting a basic overview of AI tools like ChatGPT and learning how … Continued
Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of New York City’s Community Boards and their preparation for upcoming term limit transitions. Moderated by Celestina Leon, District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 4, the panel features Hon. Gale A. Brewer, Council Member for the 6th District, Rosie Mendez, Director of Legislation & Policy for … Continued
We are excited to announce that President Lisette Nieves will be a panelist at the 2024 NYU Future Workforce Global Summit on Thursday, June 20 and Friday. June 21, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. Register now to join FCNY President, Lisette Nieves, NYU SPS, and others in discussions about themes of future workforce development, including … Continued
Join us on June 6 for an immersive armchair chat with FCNY President, Lisette Nieves and Letisha Marrero, the author of “Salsa Magic,” her debut middle-grade novel. Listen as Marrero shares her inspiration behind “Salsa Magic,” her deep Nuyorican roots, and the importance of Latine representation in children’s literature. About the Book: In “Salsa Magic,” … Continued
The youth mental health crisis is escalating, and we need collective solutions to navigate this complex challenge. Join us on May 30th for a fireside chat featuring The Door’s CEO, Kelsey Louie, and Linda Lausell Bryant, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at NYU, and FCNY President, Lisette Nieves. This thought-provoking discussion will delve into the … Continued
Get drawn in to the vivid portrayal of a Puerto Rican family grappling with the sudden disappearance of their daughter, Ruthy, with Claire Jimenez’s award-winning novel, What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez. About the Book The story begins in Staten Island, where the Ramirez women—Jessica, Nina, and their mother, Dolores—have each been marked by … Continued
big picture – Our obligation is love from Blue Seat Studios on Vimeo. In a world that often values toughness and authority over kindness and empathy, Carlos Moreno challenges the conventional norms of what it means to be a leader in today’s educational landscape and beyond. Join us for an exclusive book talk with … Continued
Join us on April 30th for an inspiring evening with Dr. Amada Santiago, a first-generation immigrant and esteemed scholar in Latin American and Latinx Studies. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx, Dr. Santiago’s journey is one of perseverance and dedication to education. Her work highlights the realities faced by migrant youth and their … Continued