Perspectives: A Conversation with Mellody Hobson Wed., May 12, 2021 | 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Virtual Event 1307 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Public education funding in Chicago and elsewhere is disproportionately dependent on property values – creating a system where wealthier areas have more money to spend on schools. Whether in major gifts, local booster clubs, or individuals sharing their time, philanthropy plays an outsized role in tackling the issues of equity and diversity, and inclusion in education, both public and private. Join Mellody Hobson – co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments and Chairman of After School Matters, a Chicago non-profit that provides area teens with high-quality after school and summer programs – for a conversation about the role of philanthropy, the importance of giving, and the future of education. Register Now Recent News More news New Series to Examine Shifting Powers in U.S. Government Tue., July 29, 2025 Mapping the Mortality Gap: New Evidence from Robert Kaestner on Racial Disparities in Death Rates Mon., July 28, 2025 The Lightbulb Moment That Lit a Career in Public Finance: The 2025 CC DuBois Alumni Service Award Winner Tells Her Story Mon., July 28, 2025
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