What a way to kick-off Black History month. Thank you to the CONVERGENCE Columbus coalition for making history, noticing the cracks in the community and moving history in the right direction again. We are proud to support this mission.
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Maybe you’ve heard about the movement for reparations recently – the State of California, the State of New York, Asheville, and Boston (to name a few) have all created commissions to inform potential reparations efforts for Black Americans. This is my perspective: while it takes significant funding to establish a reparations program, reparations tailored to housing will not only draw from community funding, but give back to those communities as well. -- Our team at Ivory Innovations has been sharing our perspective on recent trends or issue areas we’ve seen in the housing world. But we don’t just focus on issues at Ivory; we focus on solutions -- in each post you’ll hear about some of the innovators we’re meeting through the Ivory Prize (https://lnkd.in/gnpj5Uvk) and how they’re changing the industry. This is a perspective (part 6 of 6). We’d love to hear your thoughts. Check out the most recent perspective from Hannah Gable on aging in place: https://lnkd.in/dWrYykzR Read the full post at: https://lnkd.in/dVVQkb-c
Reparations: when the whole is greater than the sum of its parts — Ivory Innovations
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Honoring Juneteenth: A Call to Black Families to Preserve and Protect Their Wealth: As we celebrate Juneteenth, a pivotal day marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, we must reflect on its deeper significance for Black families today. Juneteenth is not merely a commemoration of our ancestors’ liberation; it is also a call to action for our financial liberation and empowerment.It is a day to honor the past while we are planning the future. One crucial aspect of this future is preserving and protecting our wealth through comprehensive estate planning. The history of slavery in this nation left deep economic scars on the Black community, scars that have yet to fully heal.Despite advancements, [Read more...] The post Honoring Juneteenth: A Call to Black Families to Preserve and Protect Their Wealth appeared first on Collins Law Group.
Honoring Juneteenth: A Call to Black Families to Preserve and Protect Their Wealth | Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
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Many articles discussing the subject of reparations that I've come across are often emotionally compelling and charged, and rightfully so. It's absolutely necessary to acknowledge the harsh and atrocious history that has led us to this point, but I also believe it's equally important to envision a future that can evolve from the past and current injustices in a way where we use those things as opportunities to do better. Through this piece, I wanted to establish a space that not only recognizes the pains of the past but also explores the potential for powerful economic revitalization by righting wrongs through policy and strategies. In this thought provoking article, I discuss the possibilities of positive outcomes through the creation of uniquely tailored reparative programs designed to support Black communities and residents. As always, I look forward to everyone’s comments and feedback. #Forbes #ForbesBLK https://lnkd.in/gJZwWD_i
21 Ways Reparations Can Drive Economic Recovery And Expansion
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It is hard to restore things that are lost, especially when they span generations. Support for programs that seek to address unfair practices past and present should be encouraged. America is a beautiful country, making way for progress, innovation, diversity, and culture that a lot times doesn’t exist anywhere else. Unfortunately, there are many cases where past mistakes are forgotten, yet the impacts are passed down through certain communities. Thankfully, there are attempts to right some wrongs, such as with the scholarship program of Georgetown University and the restoration of land ownership along coastlines. While there are some ugly parts of the past, I'm confident our future can be much brighter with intentionality toward equity. #GenerationalWealth #Ownership #Equity
Santa Monica killed a Black entrepreneur's dream in 1960. Now it wants to make amends
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Today, Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia recognizes the start of African Heritage Month. African Nova Scotian and Black communities have played a large part in adding to Nova Scotia's cultural richness and economic prosperity. African Heritage Month is a time to celebrate those contributions and recognize not just the tragedies and injustices faced by Black communities but also the resilience shown by Black individuals and communities in the face of these struggles. As a non-profit housing developer, we recognize that homeownership in Nova Scotia is not equal. Black people in Nova Scotia experience systemic barriers and discrimination that has contributed to a disproportionate lack of homeownership opportunities. In 2020, Habitat for Humanity Canada introduced the Black Families Funding Initiative to combat this inequality, and we are excited to work with Habitat for Humanity Canada and people and communities across Nova Scotia to create more opportunities for affordable homeownership for Black families in the province.
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🌱💲 Curious about how West End and Visitation Park residents are partnering with financial planners to build wealth and stay rooted in their neighborhood? Learn more about these relationships and the Rooted: Cultivating Black Wealth in Place initiative at the link below. https://lnkd.in/g7fxHpTP [Part 1 of 3] ✍🏻: Tobias Salinger @ Financial Planning #financialplanning #communitydevelopment #stlouis #investstl #investments
In the West End of St. Louis, a concrete staircase leading up to a vacant lot is a reminder of how the building of wealth involves history and potential. Part I of Financial Planning's feature on the Invest STL Rooted program on how the local history of St. Louis ties into so many factors that have driven the national racial wealth gap is now live, with insights from Dara Eskridge and Michelle Witthaus of Invest STL, Michael Neal of the Urban Institute, “The Last Children of Mill Creek” author Vivian Gibson, neighborhood residents Tameka Stigers, John Nicks, James Tyler and Jay Tee, as well as “The Broken Heart of America” by Walter Johnson, “Mapping Decline” by Colin Gordon, “Chuck Berry: An American Life” by RJ SMITH, and “For Colored Girls” by Ntozake Shange. Stay tuned for Parts II and III on Tuesday and Wednesday as well as a profile of one of the pro bono planners assisting participants in the Rooted program on Thursday. And please join us tomorrow at 12:30 pm ET (or via recording a couple of days later) for a Leaders Forum discussing the program and why financial planning is integral to this effort: https://bit.ly/45ARga7 Thank you so much to everyone who has taken time to share their insights as well as to the The State Historical Society of Missouri for making photographs available for public use. We look forward to sharing the rest of the feature throughout the week. https://lnkd.in/gE8NNQWm
An effort to alter the course of the history of Black wealth in St. Louis
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Knowledge work is about shared meaning making from day one! See what it looks like when research engagement actually starts as a partnership. For this study, Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County invited an advisory group of community leaders to re-define what access means for advancing Black homeownership. Over 100 community residents participated to deepen the understanding of what actually works. https://lnkd.in/eBm7Skrb #equity #knowledge4justice #socialchange
Redefining Access to Advance Black Homeownership
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As we approach Black History Month, it's crucial to spotlight the importance of estate planning within the Black community. Statistics indicate that a significant 70% of Black Americans are without a will, partly due to gaps in awareness and access to estate planning resources. This shortfall particularly affects Black women, who may face barriers to engaging with estate planning proactively. This article delves into this topic, offering valuable information to foster empowerment and action. If you have any questions, call me to schedule an appointment. #askheidi #daytonabeachattorney #estateplanning
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Sharing some data points about wealth disparity, and precedent for organizing and policy proposals that drive economic transformation. Forthcoming research from the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy further highlights the realities of wealth disparity in U.S. cities like Chicago, Boston and elsewhere. For now, check out this Nonprofit Quarterly / M4BL webinar clip where I break down some facts and figures. #economicjustice #economicpolicy #wealthgap #wealthdisparity #publicpolicy
“Our economic power is tied very closely to our political power.” —Dr. Amara Enyia of The Movement for Black Lives. https://bit.ly/3UmDDr5
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Stewarding Programs toward Greater Equity & Justice
6moWhat an amazing Black History Month this has been! Thank you RiverHills Bank for being the capstone investor for this essential down-payment assistance fund, supporting the investment of other great community organization and local philanthropists. The Maude Hill Growing Homeownership Fund is already changing lives!