Small State, Big Debate Official Logo for the Mirror's April 29 event. Ben Roberts/Ryan Marketing
Small State, Big Debate Official Logo for the Mirror's April 29 event.
"Small State, Big Debate: Inequality" will take place on April 29 at the University of Hartford. Ben Roberts/Ryan Marketing

Early bird registration for The Connecticut Mirror’s first statewide event, “Small State, Big Debate: Inequality” is now open. You can find registration, speakers and the day’s schedule at the event’s website here.

Packages include savings for individuals, nonprofits, businesses and a pay-it-forward special for students or generous individuals who wish to purchase for a group.

In 2014, inequality is a defining presence in Connecticut and throughout this country. Equity issues persist with topics such as health, income, education and housing. We have put together a program that will bring the conversation to another level and hope you will be a part of it at the University of Hartford on April 29.

The full-day event will feature:

INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS

HEALTH
Dolores Acevedo-Garcia, Brandeis University
Director, Institute For Child, Youth And Family Policy

INCOME
Jacob Hacker, Yale University
Director, Institution For Social and Policy Studies

HOUSING
Nikole Hannah-Jones, ProPublica
Civil Rights Reporter

EDUCATION
John Jackson, Schott Foundation
CEO/President

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

The Mayoral Perspective: Inequality Across Connecticut’s Cities
Pedro Segarra, Mayor of Hartford
John DeStefano, Former Mayor of New Haven
Deb Hinchey, Mayor of Norwich

The Foundation Approach: Exploring Public/Private Partnerships
Juanita James, President/CEO, Fairfield County Community Foundation
Linda J. Kelly, President, Hartford Foundation For Public Giving
Will Ginsberg, President/CEO, Community Foundation For Greater New Haven

And much more, including discussions on data and health and an all-day hackathon. The early bird special will last for two weeks. We thank you for your support and will see you at UHart on April 29.

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