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Economic Empowerment Episodes

Oct. 25, 2024

Empowering Change: Job Training and Food Justice with Erica Allen

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...

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March 22, 2024

Trailblazing Through History: The First Black County Commissioner in …

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...

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Feb. 3, 2024

The State of Black Georgia

Join us for a conversation with John Moye, Urban League Senior Director for Policy, Legislative Affairs and Civic Engagement on the State of Black Georgia. We discuss the 2024 legislative priorities for the urban league and t...

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