A common question in the face of inequity is often, “What can be done?” I consider myself lucky in that I rarely ask myself that question...


** September 2021
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** Witnessing Community Power
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Rodney Foxworth, Chief Executive Officer

A common question in the face of inequity is often, “What can be done?” I consider myself lucky in that I rarely ask myself that question. While it can certainly prompt people to search for the latest innovation, I’ve seen for several decades how people across the country are building solutions.

In this newsletter, you’ll get a chance to see some of these leaders as well. Thomas Barr and Monique Garcia of Local Arizona First show you how they are restoring capital to Latino communities ([link removed]) in Arizona. Nikishka Iyengar of The Guild shares her experience ([link removed]) building Atlanta’s first co-living community, supporting entrepreneurs, artists and community organizers amidst the rapid gentrification of a majority-Black city. Director of Partnerships and Policy Lauren Paul explains how we’re advocating for the greater prioritization of community voices in economic policy development ([link removed]) . Members of the Common Future team will also show you how the immigrant mindset
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* Building Community Power through Collaboration and Iteration in Policy ([link removed])
* Empowering Hispanidad in Arizona: Fuerza Local ([link removed])
* Building the Guild ([link removed])
* The Power of the Immigrant Mindset ([link removed])

So rather than asking, “What can be done?” I hope you’ll ask, “How can I support, bear witness, and uplift community power?”

In Love and Power,
Rodney

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