
 Leading With Strengths
 Leading With Strengths Andre Perry: Director of the Center for Community Uplift, Senior Fellow, Brookings Metro
 Oct 14, 2024 
 Andre Perry, a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro and author of 'Know Your Price,' dives into the intersection of race, inequality, and urban development. He discusses the transformative power of Afrofuturism in urban spaces, advocating for economic security and inclusive narratives. Perry emphasizes the importance of recognizing personal worth in the context of housing devaluation and shares practical strategies to reshape perceptions of the Black community, highlighting strengths over deficits to inspire optimism and resilience for a brighter future. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Futuristic Thinking and Societal Value 
 02:10 • 5min 
 Uplifting Narratives: Embracing Strengths in Community 
 07:14 • 29min 
 The Complexities of Research and Bias 
 36:01 • 9min 
 Cultivating Collaborative Strengths 
 45:10 • 19min 
 Envisioning Black Futures: Afrofuturism and Urban Spaces 
 01:04:02 • 8min 
 Envisioning a Promised Future Through Optimism 
 01:11:44 • 4min 
