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SUMMARY:In Community: Louise Story & Ebony Reed
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conversation:\nExposing the Realities of the Racial Wealth Gap\n\nJoin us for an inspiring event featuring two powerhouse journalists\, Louise Story and Ebony Reed\, co-authors of the critically acclaimed book\, Fifteen Cents on the Dollar: How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap\, praised by Morning Joe and The New York Times (Harper\, June\, 2024). \nProduced in partnership with the Westport Library and Team Westport\, the evening will explore the historic context of the racial wealth gap\, the systemic disparities that still contribute to it and fresh perspectives on how change is possible. \nIn addition to a presentation by the authors\, the event will include a conversation with Connecticut leaders who are active in driving change here in Fairfield County and the State. The panel includes: \nAndrea Comer – Chief of Staff\, Office of the Connecticut State Treasurer\nRep. Corey Paris – CT State Representative 145th District; Chief Impact Officer – Person-to-Person\nMendi Blue Paca – President & CEO Fairfield County’s Community Foundation \nDon’t miss this illuminating discussion—register now and join us! \n\n \nRegister Now
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/15506/
LOCATION:The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Rd\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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SUMMARY:In Community: RATIFIED
DESCRIPTION:The Fund for Women & Girls sponsoring Norwalk Film Festival screening of RATIFIED\n7PM Saturday feature RATIFIED\, a documentary about the ongoing efforts to pass the Equal Rights Amendment. The screening is presented by The Fund for Women & Girls at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF). The film portrays the struggle for constitutional gender equality as seen through the eyes of a multi-racial\, multi-generational\, bi-partisan coalition of activists who made Virginia the 38th and final state needed for ratification. Following the screening will be a discussion and Q&A with filmmakers\, politicians\, and voting rights activists. $10 (or included if you purchase a full day pass) \nBar and concessions will be open in the lobby of the District Music Hall throughout the festival\, with a special cocktail hour gathering of filmmakers and attendees\, 6 pm on Saturday. Many Wall Street area restaurants are offering specials for film festival ticket holders. Make your plans today! \n7PM Saturday Night Feature Film ONLY (Doors at 6PM): $10\nClick here for Film Festival ticketing page – Click “Get Tickets” then scroll down if you’re just looking to attend the Saturday night screening. \nTicket Pricing for FULL Film Festival:\nAdults:\n$30 for Full Event\n$20 Per Day \nStudents:\n$20 for Full Event\n$15 Per Day \n 
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/in-community-ratified/
LOCATION:District Music Hall\, 71 Wall Street\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T183000
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SUMMARY:In Community: Kwame Owusu-Kesse
DESCRIPTION:In Community Conversation Series: Kwame Owusu-Kesse\, CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone\nFairfield County’s Community Foundation Welcomes Kwame Owusu-Kesse\, CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone\, to Discuss Groundbreaking National Model to Break the Cycle of Intergenerational Poverty \nJoin us for another ‘In Community Conversation’ on Thursday\, March 13 at the Darien Community Association with Kwame Owusu-Kesse\, CEO of Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) and a Time100 Next 2024 honoree. \nDiscover how HCZ is breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty in Harlem and in communities like Harlem across the country through its groundbreaking model that supports scholars from cradle to career. Since the founding of HCZ\, the organization has scaled its pioneering model to serve tens of thousands of scholars and families annually within its 103-block-and-growing “Zone”; closed the achievement gap in its schools; and helped more than 1\,700 scholars graduate from college and build bright futures. \nThrough this discussion\, you’ll learn about HCZ’s proven model\, and its audacious goal of putting one million young people on a pathway to social and economic mobility through its William Julius Wilson Institute. The event will also feature an engaging conversation between Mr. Owusu-Kesse and the Community Foundation’s President & CEO\, Mendi Blue Paca. These two inspiring leaders have much to discuss and share since their time together at Harvard. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday\, March 13\, 2025\nTime: 6:30 – 8:30 PM\nLocation: Darien Community Association\n274 Middlesex Rd\, Darien\, CT 06820 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/in-community-kwame-owusu-kesse/
LOCATION:Darien Community Association\, 274 Middlesex Rd\, Darien\, CT\, 06820\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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SUMMARY:The Time is Now: Engaging Women in Public Leadership A Women’s Leadership Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:The Time is Now: Engaging Women in Public Leadership\nA Women’s Leadership Lunch & Learn\nPlease join us for an intimate Lunch & Learn with a panel of local women holding public office – at the state or municipal level – who will share their pathways to elected office and discuss the opportunities that the current climate presents for women to lead. \nThe panel will be moderated by Patti Russo\, Executive Director of The Campaign School at Yale – a nonpartisan\, issue-neutral\, political campaign-training program that works to increase the number and influence of women in elected and appointed office. Confirmed participants will be shared soon. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/the-time-is-now-engaging-women-in-public-leadership-a-womens-leadership-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:HMTX Industries\, 29 Oakwood Ave\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events,Fund for Women & Girls
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T183000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED—In Community Conversation featuring Layla Zaidane\, President & CEO of Future Caucus
DESCRIPTION:EVENT POSTPONED\nDue to unexpected circumstances\, our upcoming event has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience and will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed. \nIf you have not yet registered but would like to be notified when the new date is announced\, please email Carolina Arriaga\, Events & Marketing Manager\, at carriaga@fccfoundation.org and we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop. \nIf you’ve already registered\, no need to take any action—you’ll automatically be notified once the new date is announced.
URL:https://fccfoundation.org/event/postponed-in-community-conversation-featuring-layla-zaidane-president-ceo-of-future-caucus/
LOCATION:The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Rd\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foundation Events
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