Remaking America: The Work Before Us

As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, the conference confronts a fundamental question: is a multiracial, caste-free America truly possible? Grounded in the enduring legacy of Bob Moses — who recognized that literacy is a prerequisite for economic and political participation — this gathering calls upon our generation to confront the truth of history as a necessary step toward transformative change.

During the conference, we also celebrate the 45th anniversary of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's Fellows Program (Moses was one of its first Fellows). MacArthur boldly invests in creative solutions to urgent challenges, sparking hope for our future. We, too, like the MacArthur Foundation, will be "Defying Boundaries" as we urgently step toward transformative change in our country's most urgent and neglected social issues.

The conference in Montgomery, a three-day experience, moves participants through a deliberate arc of education, connection, and activation — from a documentary screening to museum immersion to workshops and organizing commitments. In-person only. No live streaming.