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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · 5d

🎓 Navigating the economics job market?

Join the Sadie Collective Fall 2025 Job Market Seminar on Oct 21st at 6 PM EST. Hear insights from Morgan Townsend, Hareem Rauf & Monique Davis!

Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/sadiejobpanel

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Sep 2

📣 Reminder: Up to Us Campus Competition info session is happening tomorrow!

Join us + @UptoUsNetwork to learn how you can:

✔️ lead your own campaign
✔️ gain project management experience
✔️ make your voice heard on a national stage

🔗 tinyurl.com/sadieuptous

#EconBluesky

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Aug 25

We’re excited to announce our partnership with @UptoUsNetwork for the Fall 2025 Campus Competition! 🎉

🌍 Lead a campaign
💰 Earn funding + win prizes
✈️ Travel to DC & connect with policy experts

📅 Info Session: Sept 3, 5PM EST
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/sadieuptous

#SadieCollective #UpToUs

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Aug 19

📊 Learn how to access & apply U.S. labor & economic data!
Join us Sept 30 at 5PM EST for a seminar w/ BLS Economist Yaa Opoku-Agyeman on using BLS data for research, analysis & decision-making.

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/sadiexbls

#Econsky

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Aug 14

History making!
Acclaimed Vinnie Bagwell will create the Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander statue, first African American with an economics PhD; namesake of The Sadie Collective.
Her Thomas Paine Plaza statue will be among Philadelphia’s first honoring historic African American women.
📷: City of Philadelphia

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jul 23

Still riding the momentum from #SACE2025: New Voices, Sustainable Solutions at @urbaninstitute!

150+ aspiring economists joined us for bold dialogue, research, and connection, featuring Dr. Daryl Fairweather, David Wessel, J-PAL, and more.

The future is here. #SadieCollective

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jul 14

🚨 Part 2 is here!
Meet the next group of recruiters joining us at #SACE2025 👥

From economics to policy and research, these orgs are ready to connect with emerging talent.

📍Urban Institute, DC
📅 July 17 | 2:45–4:00 PM

Tag someone who should be in the room.

#SadieCollective #Economics #Careers

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are excited to share Part 1 of the recruiters at the #SACE2025 Career and Opportunties Fair!

You’ll meet representatives from leading organizations in economics, policy, and research, eager to connect with emerging talent.

📍 Urban Institute | Washington D.C.
📅 July 17th, 2025 | #SadieCollective

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jun 23

We are pleased to announce our growing recruiter lineup for #SACE2025!🥳

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with representatives from leading organizations and learn more about opportunities!

📍July 17, 2025 | Urban Institute | Washington, D.C.
🎟️ Tickets are available now.

#SACE2025

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jun 17

30 Day Countdown!! BRING YOUR BESTIE to our July 17th ‘New Voices, Sustainable Solutions’ symposium and get 1 ticket free for a limited time! Grab yours now and see you Washington, D.C. - sace2025.eventbrite.com! #EconSky #ThankYouSadie

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jun 10

You met the names, now get to know the brilliance behind the research.💡

Meet the 2025 SACE Research Scholars and learn more about the powerful work they will be sharing at this year’s symposium! 📊

📍Join us July 17th at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C.

🎟️ Secure your ticket at link in bio!

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jun 10

We’re so excited for our in-person SACE2025 Reimagined research symposium💡, career fair 🚀, and mentoring reception 🤝🏾! What part are you most excited about? Drop it in the comments ⬇️.

Grab tickets here 🎟️ sace2025.eventbrite.com #EconSky

The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jun 4

We are gearing up for the July 17th SACE2025 Symposium in Washington, D.C. at the Urban Institute! 📌

Here are the research scholars that will be presenting their fascinating work.📝

Tickets are selling fast and start at just $10 (link in bio)! Bring a bestie! 🫂

#SadieCollective #NewVoicesinEcon

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Jun 3

You asked, we listened‼️ We’re hosting our IN-PERSON SACE2025 Reimagined research symposium, career fair, and mentoring reception on July 17th in Washington DC with keynote Dr. Daryl Fairweather 🎉. Tix here 🎟️ sace2025.eventbrite.com #EconSky @hatethegamebook.com

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · May 27

LESS THAN 2 MONTHS until our in-person SACE2025 Reimagined research symposium💡, career fair 🚀, and mentoring reception 🤝🏾! We can’t wait to celebrate in community with the whole Collective 🙌🏾 Tix + info here sace2025.eventbrite.com #EconSky

2025 Sadie T.M. Alexander Conference for Economics and Related Fields

NEW VOICES, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS, bringing engaging discussions across economics, policy, data science, finance, and more. Join us!

sace2025.eventbrite.com

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · May 20

Don’t miss keynote speaker Dr. Daryl Fairweather IN PERSON at SACE2025 Reimagined 🎉! She’ll be discussing all things econ and her new book Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work. Tix here for the 7/17 event 🎟️ sace2025.eventbrite.com #EconSky @hatethegamebook.com

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · May 13

We’re so excited for our in-person SACE2025 Reimagined research symposium💡, career fair 🚀, and mentoring reception 🤝🏾! What part are you most excited about? Drop it in the comments ⬇️

Grab tickets + get more info here 🎟️ sace2025.eventbrite.com #EconSky #BlackGirlMagic

The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · May 8

🚨 Agenda drop! Here’s what’s happening at our IN-PERSON SACE2025 Reimagined research symposium, career fair, and mentoring reception on July 17th in Washington, DC. Grab tickets here 🎟️ sace2025.eventbrite.com #EconSky

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Urban Institute @urbaninstitute.bsky.social · May 6

Increasing upward mobility from #poverty in #communities requires strong collaboration.

Learn how to build an effective cross-sector coalition with Urban’s #Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility. urbn.is/UMIToolkit2

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · May 5

A little Monday inspiration from our April Community Spotlight, Yetunde Oshagbemi ✨ #blackgirlmagic

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Apr 29

🌟 Introducing our April Community Spotlight: Yetunde Oshagbemi!

Yetunde is a recent grad, a research analyst, and an advocate for building community. Swipe to learn more about her and how DMV area folks can join the Rock Creek Park hike she’s hosting on May 31st!

#EconSky #blackgirlmagic

The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Apr 28

TONIGHT: Join us for 🌸 Sadie Collective Trivia Night: Spring Send-Off 🌸 @ 7 PM ET on Airmeet! Come network with students & professionals from across the country and participate in a fun round of trivia.

Can't wait to see you tonight! Register here www.airmeet.com/e/539d9eb0-1... #EconSky

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Apr 25

We love this photo! Thanks for sharing 💜

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Daryl Fairweather ⛅ @hatethegamebook.com · Apr 22

On July 17 I will be in DC to discuss my book, Hate the Game, and the housing market. DC friends, I'd love to see you!

The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Apr 22

Come close out SACE2025 Reimagined with us at our 7/17 IN-PERSON research symposium, career fair, & mentoring reception feat. keynote @hatethegamebook.com in conversation w @davidmwessel.bsky.social! Can’t wait to celebrate in community with the Collective 🙌🏾Tix here sace2025.eventbrite.com #EconSky

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The Sadie Collective @sadiecollective.bsky.social · Apr 22

Come close out SACE2025 Reimagined with us at our 7/17 IN-PERSON research symposium, career fair, & mentoring reception feat. keynote @hatethegamebook.com in conversation w @davidmwessel.bsky.social! Can’t wait to celebrate in community with the Collective 🙌🏾Tix here sace2025.eventbrite.com #EconSky

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