Forum 2: The Confidence of Self: How Communities Build and Strengthen from Within

With the prospect of sharply reduced government funding and infrastructure to count on for assistance, it’s up to local communities to pick up the slack to find solutions. This session explores how local leaders, volunteers, and everyday families have begun to pool resources and creative ideas to address education, healthcare, housing, and economic development while identifying alternative funding sources to empower communities to thrive and move forward.

Panelists:
Dr. Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Community Uplift, Brookings Institution; Author of “Black Power Scorecard”