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Tsedey Betru Discusses Equity and Land-Based Justice on My Black Space

June 2, 2026
We are proud to highlight a recent, thought-provoking conversation featuring our Director, Tsedey Betru. Tsedey joined the My Black Space...
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Why City Revitalization Plans Stall: Avoid These 5 Mistakes

May 20, 2026
Across the country, cities are launching bold revitalization efforts, from corridor plans to neighborhood scale investments. But there is a...
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Where Exploitation Was Concentrated, Resistance Was Refined.

March 3, 2026
How Black Southern communities are shaping the next chapter of freedom, environmental justice, and the future of power. If you...
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Designing with, Not for: Rethinking the Architect’s Role in Community Projects

January 16, 2026
In an era defined by climate urgency, racial reckoning, and economic disparity, the role of architects is undergoing a quiet...
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What Makes a Neighborhood Resilient? Lessons from Historically Excluded Communities

January 11, 2026
Resilience has become a guiding principle in urban development, especially in response to climate change, economic uncertainty, and public health...
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The Untapped Power of Civic Participation in Urban Transformation

November 11, 2025
Civic participation plays a critical role in shaping the future of cities. It ensures that decisions about infrastructure, land use,...
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Reclaiming Resilience: How Small Shifts in City Hall Can Empower Communities

October 13, 2025
Across the country, communities of color are pioneering resilience in real time—transforming vacant lots into food forests, converting churches into...
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Aligning Philanthropy with True Community‑Led Regeneration

October 2, 2025
When philanthropy steps into a place, it has a choice: to be a visitor or a partner. To align with...
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Building Just Communities: A Year of Power and Progress

September 30, 2025
In neighborhoods across Atlanta, community gardens are thriving, once-polluted creeks are being restored, and legacy residents are holding their ground...
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