WORKSHOP 1
COVID-19 and its impact on the Latino Community, looking back and going forward
WORKSHOP 2
Revenue Raisers – Jump starting New York’s Economy
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WORKSHOP 3
Rebuilding Together: Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on New York’s Latino Students
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WORKSHOP 4
Ensuring Equitable Housing Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic
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COVID-19 has exposed and exacerbated existing health disparities in the Latino community. Vulnerable groups within our community – frontline and essential workers, older adults, and undocumented individuals – are struggling with overall health, food security, and economic stability. Most of the scarce resources available to combat direct and indirect effects of COVID remain inaccessible to many due to lack of immigration status. In this workshop we will take a deep dive into the impact of the pandemic on the Latino community, actions taken to address disparities, and what remains to be done to bring us closer to equitable access and health outcomes.
The pandemic has strained New York’s economy and devastated the lives of millions of New Yorkers. The unemployment rate is astronomical, housing and food insecurity are on the rise, and millions find their health compromised and even uninsured during the world’s worst health emergency in a century. This panel will feature experts discussing various proposals on how to raise revenue for New York – from marijuana legalization to the millionaires’ tax - to reinvest in our communities and prevent cuts to public programs, invest in high quality education, jobs, housing, and healthcare.
New York faces a critical moment in education. Over the past year, students have confronted a multitude of challenges in obtaining their education – including accessing quality remote learning, language access disparities, and lack of in-person social connections. Education is the vehicle for economic success and stability, especially for traditionally underserved communities. This panel will feature government, education and community leaders who will discuss how the city and state can best meet the needs of students during these critical times.
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, nearly 1 in 5 renters are not caught up on rent during the pandemic, with renters of color facing the greatest hardship. Paired with high unemployment rates and increased demand for hunger relief and other critical supports, our communities are facing an economic crisis never imagined. The moratorium on evictions and foreclosures has provided some relief during these uncertain times but what will happen once the moratoriums end, and New Yorkers cannot pay the rent that is due? In addition, how can we provide a path to homeownership as the next step towards economic resiliency? This panel will feature government, housing, and community leaders who will discuss current policies and innovative proposals to ensure equitable housing solutions that best meet the housing needs of our working families and protect tenant rights within our diverse communities.