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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 visions for the future of journalism and community storytelling — from checks and balances in the...

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 experience homelessness than can routinely exit homelessness within a month. During this webinar, we'll...

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 follow up co-authored with housing policy expert Leah Rothstein. This latest offering describes how we ca...