Economic Development Episodes

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rita Daniels , the great-great-great grandniece of Harriet Tubman . Rita shares her deep connection to the legendary abolitionist and freedom fighter, discussing how Tubman’s bravery...

Erika Allen is the CEO for Urban Growers Collective, President of Green ERA Educational NFP, and Co-Owner of Green Era Sustainability Partners. Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit farm in Chicago, Il...

Marlene Fosque became the first black county commissioner in Gwinnett County in 2018. She joins us to talk about her historic win, her imprint on the region, and bridging communities through economic development and connectiv...