Exciting day in Tennessee for the LG team, celebrating the extension of our partnership with the Tennessee Titans! We're thrilled to continue supporting local businesses, driving economic growth, and creating community programs in the area. #LifesGood
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Its time to end the Legacy of Slavery. States that still celebrate the Confederacy Heroes and Slavery should repeal this holiday, repeal anti-DEI laws, Repeal anti-woke laws for the economic impact on their state, if they won't do it for moral reasons. Black athletes play a huge role in college football, (men & women) basketball and (men & women) Field and Track. Black athletes have an opportunity to make political impact by threat of boycott of these state colleges. Everyone should support them. https://lnkd.in/gDAi-FNu
Exciting Updates From SFHDC!! This month’s SFHDC newsletter is packed with inspiring stories, key updates, and insights into the affordable housing sector. #affordablehousing #communitydevelopment #sanfrancisco #sfhdc
Overall, Cincinnatians feel better about their city. Cincinnati improved in all five broad categories. Here are the percent answering "excellent" or "good" when asked about Cincinnati: As a place to live: 2021: 79% 2023: 81% As a place to work: 2021: 75% 2023: 77% As a place I feel welcome: · 2021: 67% · 2023: 74% As a place to raise children: · 2021: 67% · 2023: 70% As a place to retire: · 2021: 47% · 2023: 51%
In parts of North Tulsa, just miles from Historic Black Wall Street, people that look like me face a life expectancy 10 years shorter than their white neighbors in South Tulsa. Why? Systemic inequalities deeply rooted in historical and ongoing racial injustice. What was once home to the most thriving Black community in the US, is the district that has the city’s highest death rates from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer- lives are being cut short, dreams unrealized, and futures stolen. So when the chance came to bring my high-energy dance fitness class to North Tulsa with Be Well Community Development Corporation and the Tulsa Health Department, it felt like destiny knocking. Addressing the legacy of perpetuated disparities in wealth, housing, and resources requires us ALL to do our part. Whether it's through busting a move, advancing policy, or speaking out, my goal remains crystal clear: to lift up my community in any way I can, ensuring that every person, regardless of race or ZIP code, has the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Rebuilding Black Wall Street starts with us. #EverythingisUs #BlackWallStreet #CreativeCollectiveAction
At the National Civic League, we know civic engagement is vital for addressing issues like racial equity, youth leadership, and more. Discover our work here https://ow.ly/2kyQ50SjYtp
Ayers, O. (2021). Fred Trump, the Ku Klux Klan, and Grassroots Redlining in Interwar America. Journal of Urban History, 47(1), 3-28. Abstract: The arrest of Fred Trump during a Ku Klux Klan (KKK) rally in New York City in 1927 came to light during the 2016 election campaign, but no one grasped its full historical significance. This article sets this contentious episode within the larger history of the Klan and the racial contests that scarred life in the interwar metropolitan fringe to produce a new account of how racially segregated communities were formed. The article finds a decade-long contested process of overlapping layers, driven by debates over race and national identity; tense relationships between community groups; the political machinery of city, state, and federal governments; competition between civic groups for access to services; and all set against a turbulent speculative world of interwar real estate. The article argues that racially redlined communities were created by a decade-long grassroots battle fought from below just as much as they were imposed from above by political decision-makers. Keywords: segregation, Ku Klux Klan, redlining, Trump, civil rights, New York City, Queens, New Deal
@AAERTT - No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it. Albert Einstein
Go Jags is all good for most football fans in Jax. As an individual, I say, at what price for the two percenters stadium? Research shows that the NFL Games do not impact taxpayers' quality of Life or the city. Plus, the folly to invest in Eastside is fool gold unless the Eastside dollars are simulating with the stadium renovation. To elevate a community, four pillars are required - rebuilding the family infrastructure, Afrocentric education, preventative health, and collective economics. African American leadership must demand more from the city when addressing unmet promises unfulfilled. Let Go, Jaguars, but put the citizens First. The African American leadership on the Eastside is dysfunctional. Albert Einstein once said we cannot solve our problems using the same thinking that created the problem when it comes to elevating the thinking and embracing stem education through workshops. The Jaguars or the city cannot save the Eastside without community activists, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts who live in the community. Donna promises the Urban Core. Real talk.
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What we learn here is what we're capable of in the face of the most egregious hate and laws.
11-07-23 @12:00 PM EST 🧐Did you know that Greenwood, Oklahoma, also known as "Black Wall Street," was a thriving community in the early 20th century? 🏢🏢 Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Greenwood was a beacon of African American resilience, determination, and ingenuity. Despite facing racial segregation and discrimination, this vibrant community rose above the challenges and emerged as a testament to the power of unity and entrepreneurship. 💪💼 Greenwood's economic success was truly remarkable! The district was home to a wealth of black-owned businesses, including banks, stores, hotels, and restaurants. The community also boasted professional offices, medical facilities, churches, and schools, all contributing to its growing prosperity. Entrepreneurship was alive and thriving, as African Americans seized opportunities and built their own flourishing enterprises. 🏦💼✨ But it wasn't just about business—Greenwood was a hub of cultural and social life. The community featured a vibrant entertainment scene, with music clubs, theaters, and dance halls where African American musicians and artists showcased their talents. These venues not only brought joy and entertainment but also created spaces of pride and camaraderie within the community. 🎵🎭🌟 However, tragedy struck on May 31, 1921, during the Tulsa Race Massacre, which forever changed Greenwood. This horrific event resulted in the destruction of the thriving community, leaving countless African Americans homeless and their businesses in ruins. It was a devastating setback, but the spirit of Greenwood lives on. ⛪️🏢 Today, we remember Greenwood as a powerful example of the resilience and perseverance of the African American community. Its story continues to inspire us and reminds us of the significance of creating and supporting strong, self-sustaining communities in the face of adversity. 💔🌟 Let's pay tribute to Greenwood's history by spreading its story and backing efforts that boost business and fairness. If we work together, we can make a real difference and guarantee that places like Greenwood flourish once more. #civicengagement #policychange
Deputy Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority | Semi-Professional Goat Whisperer
The 1990s proved to be the end of an era in black music. From the 50s to the 90s the dominant force in the culture was r&b and soul music. Legendary voices and groups like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Sam Cooke, Boys II Men, and The Isley Brothers owned the music landscape. But the late 90's brought about a seismic shift in music. Hip-hop, which technically started in the 70s, took hold of American music. It has since turned into a multi-billion dollar juggernaut that has changed America, built empires, and somehow made Ice Cube, a guy who famously rapped "[expletive] the police", into an actor who played a police captain in a family friendly movie. My point is this... Times change. Either we change or the world passes us by. At the Louisville Metro Housing Authority we understand this. That's why we're embarking on what may be the largest affordable housing revitalization project in Kentucky history (don't quote me on that but I mean it's Kentucky... I'm almost certain I'm right). When all is said and done more than 1,500 units of affordable housing will be created or redeveloped. More than $500M in economic development activity will be brought to the city of #Louisville. Upwards of 3,500 people will be housed or placed in better housing. Times change, you can either be the one that changes things... or be the one changed by things. We're going to change things. You're welcome to join us. Also... Welcome back to the Keith Gregory Show. #affordablehousing #lihtc #realestatedevelopment #construction #development
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This week, I got to catch up with one of the most inspiring humans on this planet--Vanessa Morrison 🙏 AND I HAVE TO BRAG ON HER TODAY because I am filled with such pride for the leader she chooses to be. Over the past couple of years, Vanessa, Open Design Collective, THE ALLIANCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF OKLAHOMA CITY INC and the community came together to generate a Community Vision Plan for the South of 8th street. OCRA (Oklahoma City Renewal Authority) hired Open Design Collective in the summer of 2021 to lead this community engagement and master planning effort to help fill in gaps and have a focus on including Black #community member voices in the process. Their work culminated in a research report and an action guide, which provides recommendations for OCURA (Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority) to follow and implement through the redevelopment process. (You can find it on their website) The report covers: • #Black Culture: How can Black identity be thoughtfully preserved and revived in the focus area? • #Ownership: How can more opportunities for home and business property ownership, as well as the ownership over decision-making and process, be extended to the past, current, and future residents of this community? • #Land-use and Density Massing: What are the appropriate land uses and scales of development that will honor the history of this area and not repeat patterns of displacement? • #Connectivity: How can internal and external connections be strengthened so that community members can have increased mobility and access to needs and opportunities? • #Ecology: How can redevelopment happen with the environment instead of to the environment? SO MUCH INCREDIBLE CARE went into this project and it gives me chills to think about the thoughtfulness that Vanessa, her team, and the community made a priority in order to make the recommendations reflective of the community's needs and hopes. Please join me in celebrating the culmination of this amazing project! It's only the beginning of a vibrant future. #urbandesign #urbanplanning
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1dI regret to share my dissatisfaction with the service provided by LG. Despite my attempts to seek assistance via emails and calls for a gas leak issue in my LG AC unit, I have not received a response from any level within the organization. Due to this poor service, I cannot recommend LG products. Complaint number: RNP240717026648.