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New America is proud to serve as a gathering place for events—both online and in-person—to exchange ideas, spotlight new research, and engage with diverse perspectives. Every year, New America’s events bring together thousands of people across sectors and disciplines to help shape policy discussions and drive solutions to real-world challenges.


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    Strong Island
    Strong Island

    Strong Island

    Segregation draws a line around not just your neighborhood, but your life.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 9PM EDT

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    35 E 21st Street, New York, NY 10010

    Human Flow
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    Human Flow

    World-renowned artist, activist, and icon Ai Weiwei joins us for a screening of his sweeping new film on the global refugee crisis.

    In-Person

    5PM – 8PM EDT

    CORE: club
    66 E 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

    Hondros: A Screening
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    Hondros: A Screening

    Join New America at the Hamptons International Film Festival for a special screening of Hondros.

    In-Person

    1:30PM – 3:30PM EDT

    East Hampton UA2
    30 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937

    The Color of Money
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    The Color of Money

    In 1863, the black community owned less than one percent of total U.S. wealth. Today, that number has barely budged.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:30PM EDT

    Grand Hall, New York University
    238 Thompson Street, Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10012

    Beyond Life Hacks
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    Beyond Life Hacks

    It’s time we move beyond the usual recommendations for work-life balance and highlight the big changes we need.

    In-Person

    5:30PM – 7PM EDT

    Interface
    140 W 30th Street, New York, NY 10001

    Is Big Tech An Existential Threat?
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    Is Big Tech An Existential Threat?

    Future Tense and the New America Fellows Program host Franklin Foer to discuss the role big tech companies play in our lives.

    In-Person

    6PM – 8:30PM EDT

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005

    Is Big Tech an Existential Threat?
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    Is Big Tech an Existential Threat?

    A new book by Franklin Foer argues there has been a quiet revolution in terms of who controls knowledge and information.

    In-Person

    7PM – 9PM EDT

    POWERHOUSE @ the Archway
    28 Adams Street (at Water Street), Brooklyn, NY 11201

    A Moonless, Starless Sky
    Ruth McDowall

    A Moonless, Starless Sky

    A new book examines conflicts in four African countries through the stories of the survivors—and resisters—of extremism.

    In-Person

    6:30PM – 8:30PM EDT

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    35 E 21st Street, New York, NY 10010

    The Future of Mental Health Technology
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    The Future of Mental Health Technology

    Join Future Tense to consider how innovations in technology are reimagining the way we treat mental illness.

    In-Person

    9AM – 10:45AM EDT

    New America
    740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005