What does it take to build a truly equitable and just society? On Thursday, March 20, 2025, leaders, advocates, and changemakers will gather at UMass Boston’s University Hall to explore this vital question at the Equity Forward: Creating a Just World Together conference.
Hosted in celebration of TSNE’s 65th anniversary, this one-day event invites us all to examine our role in advancing equity—not just as a moral imperative but as a transformative strategy for building stronger, more inclusive communities. Together, we’ll explore how we can challenge entrenched systems and co-create a future where fairness and opportunity are available to everyone.
The Power of Equity
Equity goes beyond equality. It’s about recognizing and addressing the unique barriers that individuals and communities face, ensuring resources and opportunities are distributed in a way that truly meets diverse needs. Advancing equity requires us to rethink old systems, challenge the status quo, and commit to action that uplifts all, including people in historically marginalized and underserved communities. This conference offers the chance to deepen your understanding of these principles while equipping you with practical tools to effect meaningful change.
What Awaits You
You’ll engage in thought-provoking sessions and interactive workshops led by dynamic leaders who are at the forefront of equity and justice work. These sessions are designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you with tangible strategies to bring back to your organization and community.
The conference features four thematic tracks:
- Leadership – Explore how visionary leadership can pave the way for equity-driven transformations.
- Advocacy as a Tool for Systems Change – Learn how advocacy can disrupt systemic inequities and drive sustainable progress.
- Resourcing an Equitable Nonprofit Sector – Dive into strategies for ensuring fair resource distribution within the nonprofit world.
- Bending the Arc Towards Equity and Justice: Practice What We Preach – Reflect on how to align your organizational values with tangible actions for equity.
Why This Matters
This isn’t just another conference—it’s a call to action. The challenges we face today—systemic racism, economic inequality, and unequal access to opportunities—require bold, collective solutions. “Equity Forward” brings together a diverse community of changemakers to share insights, foster collaboration, and drive forward the changes our society desperately needs.
By attending, you’ll not only learn from experts but also contribute your voice to a critical conversation about how we can work together to create a fairer, more just world.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Location: UMass Boston, University Hall, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125
- Cost: $50
Be Part of the Change
This is your opportunity to stand on the front lines of equity and justice. Together, we can challenge systems of oppression, create more inclusive spaces, and ensure that no one is left behind.
Register today to secure your place at this transformative event. Let’s move equity forward—because a just world isn’t just possible; it’s essential.
It starts here. It starts with us. Together, we can make it happen.