Lillian Wald Symposium

The Lillian Wald Symposium—named for Henry Street’s founder—is a free gathering that fosters discussions of the most pressing issues of our time.

SAVE THE DATE
The 11th Annual Lillian Wald Symposium
What Difference Can a Mayor Make?
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street

We just celebrated the 10th anniversary of this yearly event in 2025! Below is a list of all of our previous Symposiums.

2025: “Arts for Living”: Can Artists Survive in New York City?

2024: Welcoming New Migrant Neighbors: Can NYC Live Our Ideals?

2023: Taking Care of Each Other: How Do We Meet the Need for Mental Health Services in NYC?

2022: What Is a Living Wage: Making Ends Meet in NYC

2021: Black Communities on the Lower East Side: Exploring Four Centuries of History

2020: Who Gets to Vote?

2019: Can New York City’s Affordable Housing Crisis Be Resolved?

2018: Nevertheless, She Persisted: Illuminating the Life & Legacy of Lillian Wald

2017: Immigrant New York: The New Majority

2016: Can We End Homelessness?