You don't have to leave your neighborhood to live in a better one | Majora Carter

Majora Carter is an urban revitalizer and strategist focused on creating equitable economic growth in low-status neighborhoods. In this discussion, she argues that rather than leaving their communities, residents can revitalize them through innovative economic strategies. Carter critiques gentrification and emphasizes the need for local talent retention. She shares her success with initiatives like the Boogie Down grind, illustrating how community spaces can thrive when residents are engaged. Carter champions a restorative approach to capitalism for building resilient neighborhoods.