The Moral Pandemic (Day 2 – Urban Environments)

U.S. cities were not created equally. And that imbalance has grown more pervasive with each new decade. Racial segregation, unfair lending practices for potential homeowners, food deserts in poorer neighborhoods, environmental pollution, and lack of investment in many urban areas have intensified over time.

Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation from several experts coming at this subject from very different perspectives. They will share their views on the most critical issues plaguing our cities and the impact on minority residents. These same panelists will also offer innovative ideas around planning for improved urban centers.

Ifeoma Ebo (Moderator)

Founding Director of Creative Urban Alchemy : Urban Design+Strategy

Adjunct Professor at Syracuse and Columbia GSAPP

Erin Barnes

Obama Fellow

Co-Founder and CEO of ioby “In Our Backyards”

Bryan C. Lee, Jr.

Design Principal

Colloqate

Michael Neal

Senior Research Associate

Urban Institute

Join us this fall as we present The Moral Pandemic: A Racial and Gender Equity Summit. Over three evenings, we will bring you an exceptional group of moderators and panelists, addressing some of our country’s most critical issues.

Schedule: Each evening begins at 7pm on Zoom and concludes at 8:15pm

• October 26: Public Health as a Race Issue
• October 27: The Urban Environment and its Impact on Black and Brown Communities
• October 28: White Supremacy vs White Privilege: How do they Intersect?

The Newark Museum of Art thanks the New Jersey Council for the Humanities for its organizational support, and its longstanding partnership to promote public engagement with the humanities through programs such as The Moral Pandemic.