Charting the Course - September 2024

Q&A WITH ANTHONY ENRIQUEZ, VP OF U.S. ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION, RFK HUMAN RIGHTS

The U.S. criminal legal system is under increased scrutiny for perpetuating racial and economic injustices, with private prison operators profiting from mass incarceration and immigration detention, compromising human rights. Anthony Enriquez, VP of U.S. Advocacy & Litigation at RFK Human Rights, sheds light on the financial drivers behind the system's expansion, emphasizing the crucial role the investment community must play in reform. Teaming up with ACLU, National Immigration Project, and Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy, Anthony and RFK Human Rights’ team released a new report exposing systemic human rights abuses against immigrants detained in Louisiana. Read the full interview →

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

RFK HUMAN RIGHTS CO-HOSTS THE FIRST CONNECTIVE CAPITAL CONSORTIUM 

"Those with the courage to enter the moral conflict will find themselves with companions in every corner of the globe," said RFK Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy, drawing on her father’s iconic 1966 "Day of Affirmation Address," at the inaugural Connective Capital Consortium. The consortium, co-hosted by RFK Human Rights, brought together leaders from across the investment industry and beyond to explore how investors can help close the racial wealth gap and deepen their commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Kennedy opened the event by addressing the persistent racial disparities in the investment industry that limit access to capital for marginalized and underrepresented communities. Amid increasing resistance to DEIA initiatives, she urged leaders in the investment sector, government, and other key stakeholders to reaffirm and strengthen their DEIA commitments. Read a recap of the powerful event →   

DEPARTMENTAL NEWS & ACTIVITIES 

Team Updates: We’re excited to welcome two new members to our team: Ashley Pullen, SVP, Head of Investor Relations, and Spencer Wang, our 2024 Weil Legal Fellow. Events We’re Attending in October: Are you attending any of these industry and partner events? Reach out to compass@rfkhumanrights.org to let us know—we’d love to see and set up meetings with you!

• New York | October 1: Ashley will be attending the 100 Women in Finance Impact Investing Symposium
• New York | October 15-16: Kerry will be speaking at the Financial Times' Moral Money Summit
• New York | October 18: Championing the next generation at the WAVE Eighth Annual Women in Alternative Investments Career Forum
• London | October 22-23: Kerry will be speaking at Thomson Reuters Foundation Trust Conference; Ashley and Fanta also attending. 
• New York | October 22-24: Oraine and Spencer will be attending the GCM Grosvenor SEM Consortium at the Hilton Midtown

• San Francisco | October 28-30: Camila will be attending the SOCAP Global Conference

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

• Our August Edition of Charting the Course—Catch up on last month’s edition with New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli.
• Heat, Humidity, and Inhumanity: Inside Florida's Heat Protection Preemption Law—At a time when extreme heat has led to a concerning number of deaths and injuries, a recent bill was approved in Florida that prohibits the implementation of local safeguards for outdoor employees from extreme heat. Read more.
• Building an Inclusive AI-Driven World—AI is reshaping the economy and how we think about labor. A collaborative effort from policymakers, businesses and investors is crucial to actively address the potential risks of AI. Read more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• December 11, 2024—Ripple of Hope Award Gala: This year's laureates include Susan Clark Livingston, partner at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter, actor, director, and producer; Antonio Neri, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise; John W. Rogers, Jr., chairman and co-CEO of Ariel Investments; and Tom Wilson, chair, president, and CEO of The Allstate Corporation. The laureates will be honored on Wednesday, December 11, at a ceremony in New York City emceed by Alec Baldwin. Learn more about this year’s laureates andregister for the ceremony.
• February 5–6, 2025—Spotlight on Diversity in Asset Management: Our second annual Spotlight on Diversity event in Atlanta, GA will shine a spotlight on the collective efforts of the asset management industry to advance DEI. See the agenda from the 2024 event here. Fill out the formhere to indicate your interest in sponsorship or attendance.
• June 9–12, 2025—2025 RFK Compass Summer Investors Conference:Our 2025 flagship conference will convene investment-decision makers—including leading institutional investors and fund managers—for three days of meaningful conversation and connection at the Kennedy Compound and Chatham Bars Inn. Fill out the form here to indicate your interest in joining.

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