Since the launch of the War on Poverty fifty years ago, the demographics of individuals living in poverty, and the problems they face, have changed. Today, more poor Americans are in their prime working years. Far fewer elderly are poor, but childhood poverty persists. The family structure, geographic distribution, and racial composition of poor people have evolved. What does it mean to be poor in America today? Has the conflation of the terms "poor" and "the emerging middle class" hindered or aided anti-poverty efforts? Is the new face of poverty more complex and played out through other fronts such as the crisis of undocumented child refugees, mass incarceration, and the lack of a living wage for millions of workers? Join the Shriver Center and a team of experts to learn how you can advance efforts to confront today’s iteration of poverty issues. This program is free of charge, but space is limited. Register now to guarantee your spot.

Panelists include:

• Peter Edelman, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law
• Jojo Annobil, Attorney-in-Charge, City-wide Immigration Law Unit, The Legal Aid Society
• John Bouman, President, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
• Aleyamma Mathew, Director, Women's Economic Justice, Ms. Foundation