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The council promotes interaction through forums, meetings, and other media for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions. Each constituent member organization determines its own strategic direction and program agenda. Today, the primary purpose and focus of member organizations remains camaraderie and academic excellence for its members and service to the communities they serve. Each promotes community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities. #blackmenspeakpodcast #africanamericanhistory #americanhistory

Check out the recent article publication our CEO & Founder recently coauthored.

How is civic engagement in your city? 🏙 Help us get your city on the map and prevent the elimination of SDG indicator 11.3.2 on participatory processes! ✔️ At UN-Habitat we have created a simple tool to monitor it. You can find a global map with the cities that already have results. 🗺️ Link: https://lnkd.in/e-eYXupm (The survey only takes 3 minutes and can be translated into any language)

Check out my review of #BeyondGrievance' by @rakibehsan. The book offers insights into social cohesion and race relations in the UK, providing thoughtful perspectives on improving community unity. #BeyondGrievance #SocialCohesion #BookReview

Exciting news! An article I coauthored titled "Youth participatory action research as an empowerment-based method for community change" has been published in the USA Journal of Community Practice. Check it out and let me know your thoughts! Full article: Youth participatory action research as an empowerment-based method for community change https://lnkd.in/eBBA8Mjm #research #communitychange #youthempowerment

Civic Power, Local Democracy, and Peaceful Change: The Promise of Transformative Action in Urban Community Development  In this January 15 webinar, Dr. Ashley Nickels, associate professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, examines the transformative potential of transformative action in urban community development. https://bit.ly/41hCFOo

Civic Power, Local Democracy, and Peaceful Change: The Promise of Transformative Action in Urban Community Development  In this January 15 webinar, Dr. Ashley Nickels, associate professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, examines the transformative potential of transformative action in urban community development. https://bit.ly/41hCFOo

Welcome to September. Fall is for fresh ideas! When was the last time you shared your thoughts on a local project near you? Let's make a plan to engage with community projects this month. We think it's cool when communities take civic engagement seriously. Let us know in the comments when you take public surveys, attend public meetings, or tune in to local government online! Every little bit counts toward building better, more resilient local communities for the future. #CivilityLocalized #CivicEngagement #CelebrateCivics #CelebrateCivicEngagement

Civic Power, Local Democracy, and Peaceful Change: The Promise of Transformative Action in Urban Community Development  In this January 15 webinar, Dr. Ashley Nickels, associate professor in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent State University, examines the transformative potential of transformative action in urban community development. https://bit.ly/41hCFOo

🏛️🌟 Insights from the Elected Officials Panel on policy for community economic development. Discover legislative efforts and collaboration opportunities with CDCs, CDFIs, and CAA/Ps. #CommunityDevelopment #PolicyLeadership #EconomicEquity