The David N. Dinkins Leadership and Public Policy Forum is proud to welcome Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance, CNN host, and NY Times best-selling author, in conversation with Michael Nutter, 98th Mayor of Philadelphia and David N. Dinkins Professor of Professional Practice in Urban and Public Affairs at the School of International and Public Affairs.
This online discussion will explore societal inequities exposed by COVID-19 in conjunction with systemic racism and the opportunities to repair policy and bring about a more just and equitable society. Our distinguished participants will be able to respond to a few questions submitted by viewers at the end of the hour. Named after the 106th Mayor of the nation's largest city and the first African American Mayor elected in New York City, the David N. Dinkins Leadership and Public Policy Forum provides a vehicle for analysis, focus, and dialogue around the dynamic elements of urban policies, programs, and initiatives. For over 20 years, this annual forum has addressed many of the challenging issues including education, environment, labor, tourism, immigration, and fiscal crises that successful urban ecosystems must contend with.
Welcome Remarks: Lee C. Bollinger, President of Columbia University in the City of New York Merit E. Janow, Dean of the School of International and Public Affairs,
Columbia University Live Discussion: Righting the Wrongs: Public Policy, Civil Unrest and COVID-19 Van Jones, CEO of REFORM Alliance, CNN host, and NY Times best-selling author Michael Nutter, 98th Mayor of Philadelphia and David N. Dinkins Professor of Professional Practice in Urban and Public Affairs at the School of International and Public Affairs Cosponsored by ABNY.
