Should everyone have the chance to invest like a baller? *Cultural Commentary Project*
***UPDATE***: We'll meet at the Joaquin Miller Community Center parking lot, 3594 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA 94602, at 2 pm and walk over to the picnic site together. It's very close and hard to miss, but if you have any concerns, reach out!
The federal government is proposing changes to how your 401(k) can be invested. The proposal would make it easier for plan managers to offer alternative investments — like private equity, real estate, digital assets, and commodities — alongside traditional options.
Supporters say this gives everyday investors access to opportunities previously reserved for the wealthy. Critics worry it exposes retirement savings to riskier, harder-to-value assets with less accountability if things go wrong.
Either way, your voice deserves to be heard — and the public comment period closes June 1.
Join us for a session together with a small group of folx to learn, discuss, and create artwork to submit as a comment on the Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives from the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
https://www.regulations.gov/document/EBSA-2026-0166-0001
We've compiled the research here https://www.siembieda.com/cultural-commentary-project/fiduciary-duties-in-selecting-designated-investment-alternatives
WHAT WE'LL DO
Learn — Listen to a podcast exploring the proposed rule and the debate around it, so you can form your own view.
Make — Create artwork in response to what you're hearing. All supplies provided; no experience necessary.
Submit — Your artwork will be scanned and submitted as official public commentary on the proposed rule. This is civic participation in action.
This is a small, intimate gathering. Space is limited — sign up to reserve your spot.
Hosted by Danielle Siembieda and Lauren de la Parra
Learn more about the Cultural Commentary Project at siembieda.com/cultural-commentary-project