Holding the Line: Calling for Equitable and Just System Change

Explore strategies for advancing equitable and just system change in this opening plenary session from The Aspen Institute. Begin with a powerful opening performance by Nia Eubanks-Dixon on cultivating spaces for liberation. Hear welcoming remarks from Monique Miles and Steve Patrick of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions. Delve into a keynote address by Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, focusing on promoting just and equitable system-level outcomes. Engage with "TED talk" style presentations from María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, and Josh Silver, Co-Founder of RepresentUs, as they share insights on advancing local systems change for opportunity youth and holding corporate and government sectors accountable. Gain valuable perspectives on organizing for voters' rights, addressing democratic system issues, and designing campaigns to advance a multi-racial society with an emphasis on racial justice.

OPENING PLENARY: Holding the Line: Calling for Equitable & Just System Change