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Journalism is a powerful tool. For centuries, media has been used to villify communties of color but it has also made change for the good. At Next City, we use journalism to spread solutions to social issues. But it can also be used to hold the powerful accountable, highlight the work of community members and change longheld narratives about people, places and ideas.  During this conversation, we’ll speak with community-centered journalists about the current media landscape, their vis...

How these journalists are using their work in service of community and equity.

The "Built for Zero" movement is a beacon of hope in the fight against homelessness. With over 100 communities in the United States committed to measurably ending homelessness, they're proving that this monumental task is not only possible but achievable. Detroit is one such Built for Zero community that is dedicated to making homelessness rare and brief for specific populations, ultimately reaching "functional zero." This dynamic end state means that fewer people experie...

Also, how Austin is attempting to build more affordable housing.

When Richard Rothstein wrote “The Color of Law,” he took a thorough look at how residential segregation was created by racially explicit and unconstitutional government policy at all levels. Because of those actions, racial segregation characterizes every metropolitan area in the U.S. and bears responsibility for our most serious social and economic problems.  Now, Rothstein brings us “Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law,” a follo...

Based in Oakland, Sanctuary for Sustainable Artistry is giving budding business owners retail space at no cost.

Join Next City and the Rothsteins for a discussion regarding residential segregation and how cities can become more equitable places for their residents. 

The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County and UMOM New Day Centers in Phoenix share their strategies for getting and keeping people housed.

Plus, a foundation says land acknowledgements are not enough.

The pilot program provides 300 households with payments for 30 months.