Conversations
2021 Fund II Foundation Black Girl E.D.U. Panel Discussion
A critical conversation on the state of Black girls in America, particularly regarding the education system through Monique Morris’ documentary “Pushout”. While the challenges that facilitate a school-to-prison pipeline disproportionately impacting Black boys in this country have garnered national attention, absent from that conversation is how girls of color, particularly Black girls, are being affected.
2021 Eagle Academy Town Hall with Robert F. Smith
Eagle Academy of New York virtual town hall featuring Robert F. Smith, founding director and President of the Fund II Foundation.
2019 internX Fireside Chat - Dan Gilbert and Robert F. Smith
Fireside chat between Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Quicken Loans, and Robert F. Smith, founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, on the importance of internships.
2020 Cradle to Greatness Conversation On Race - Dr. Ibram Kendi and Peter Bratt
Conversation on Race featuring Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, professor and founder of the Anti-racist Research Center at Boston University, and Peter Bratt at the Fund II Foundation Cradle to Greatness IV virtual convening on October 12, 2020.
2018 internX Fireside Chat - Robert F. Smith and John Donovan
Fireside chat between Robert F. Smith, founding director and President of the Fund II Foundation, and John Donovan, former CEO of AT&T Communications, on the importance of internships.
2019 Cradle to Greatness Fireside Chat - Robert F. Smith and Henry Louis Gates
Robert F. Smith and Dr. Henry Louis Gates discuss the role of history in philanthropy.
