More than 2,300 equity leaders joined together in Detroit to learn, share, and strategize for real change.

The Summit framing paper, America's Tomorrow: Equity is the Superior Growth Model, was created to provide a framework for an ongoing equity discussion – a framework that supports our efforts to strengthen low-income communities and communities of color as an economic and moral imperative.

Already, many leaders in the equity movement are engaging with the paper.  Read their statements and share your reaction on EquityBlog.

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"After LA we came home with an idea. After Philly we brought home an experiment. After New Orleans we came home to build a foundation. After Detroit we will build a movement."

--Bill Kennedy, Managing Attorney, Legal Services of Northern California

"Thank you for a wonderful Summit. It was one of the most inspirational events I have ever attended."

--Sue Sharpe, Executive Director, St. Luke's Foundation, Bellingham, WA

"I still cannot put into words what the Summit meant to me…surrounded by hundreds of people who know that equity is the only way forward. I was humbled to meet four women over the age of 80 who had worked their whole lives to bring forth the hope and determination we all felt in Detroit."

--Donna Boyce, Director of Programs, Sustainable Long Island, NY

"Thank you for the opportunity to participate in such a rich, well organized event. The National Council of La Raza team is still talking about it...I'm glad to hear the attendees found value In our session, I thought the diversity of panelists' experience and perspectives was excellent. Congratulations to all of you and let's connect again soon"

--Simon Lopez, Senior Director, Workforce and Leadership Development, Chicago, IL