Race and Economic Equity Summit

The Niagara University Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equality, and Mission and the College of Business presents. Low unemployment and interest rates, a seller’s housing market, and increased wages indicate economic growth.

However, closer examination of these indicators demonstrate different outcomes for people of color. This summit gathers leading scholars, activists, corporate and government officials to dialogue and deliberate about the barriers and solutions for increased economic security for marginalized community members, especially people of color.

The day is structured to engage three key issues:

1. What is the impact of a racial equity lens in systematically altering the economic security of people of color within corporations and organizations?
2. What direct action can corporations and organizations implement to impact the development, recruitment, retention, and promotion of employees of color?
3. What is the community impact of an intentional race and economic equity strategic plan?

The summit consists of two panels, each tackling one of the above key issues. Each panel includes one keynote presentation from an expert on the topic, comments from three respondents, and audience table talk and report backs. This is an interactive and action planning summit.

Who should attend this on campus summit?

Human resource officers, executives, community leaders, community members, foundations, division leaders, labor representatives, lawyers, and scholars.  The summit is FREE and open to the public. A hot lunch, a coffee break, and a closing reception will be provided.