This three-part webinar series will investigate the implications of a changing policy environment and the new kinds of research that can advance economic and social equity in the United States. The call schedule is as follows:



Friday, August 28, The Start of Something Big.

A review of the recently released Pastor/Matsuoka/Benner book (book description <http://www.amazon.com/This-Could-Start-Something-Big/dp/0801474620>) that traces the roots of the regional equity movement and its importance going forward. A discussion with participants will follow. All three authors are confirmed for the call.

Friday, October 2, The Research Agenda for Regional Equity.

A roundtable conversation that looks at trends and opportunities such as the economic recovery, Census 2010, the restructuring financial markets, etc., and investigates specific ways researchers can sharpen their scholarship for the highest contribution to the goals of equity and the crucial role that their community partners play.

Friday, November 13, Engaged Institutions.

PolicyLink recently completed an assessment on this strategy highlighting recent work on strategies for institutionalizing support for community engagement in universities. Our own Victor Rubin will facilitate a review of lessons learned and moderate a conversation about other promising models nationally and how to grow this crucial equity movement.


These will be *1-hour webinars commencing at 1pm EDT.* You may RSVP to an individual session, but we encourage you to attend each of these important conversations. Please confirm your participation to Amber Washington at (510) 663-4338 or amber@policylink.org <mailto:amber@policylink.org>.


DEMAND EQUITY NOW is a network facilitated by PolicyLink that engages the breadth of the equity movement, builds its capacity, facilitates information exchange, and highlights opportunities for collective action. It strengthens the movement for equity in the United States by bringing voice, capacity, and power for policy change