Journalism is a powerful tool. For centuries, media has been used to villify communties of color but it has also made change for the good. At Next City, we use journalism to spread solutions to social issues. But it can also be used to hold the powerful accountable, highlight the work of community members and change longheld narratives about people, places and ideas. During this conversation, we’ll speak with community-centered journalists about the current media landscape, their visions for the future of journalism and community storytelling — from checks and balances in the media to empowering communities to take control of their own stories, and how the work they’re doing in their newsrooms is helping to achieve a more equitable future. We’ll also discuss how meeting audiences where they are — in their neighborhoods and on social media — can have a powerful impact on people’s access to information and overall livelihood. Througho
The "Built for Zero" movement is a beacon of hope in the fight against homelessness. With over 100 communities in the United States committed to measurably ending homelessness, they're proving that this monumental task is not only possible but achievable. Detroit is one such Built for Zero community that is dedicated to making homelessness rare and brief for specific populations, ultimately reaching "functional zero." This dynamic end state means that fewer people experience homelessness than can routinely exit homelessness within a month. During this webinar, we'll explore how four organizations in Detroit used the four core components of the Built for Zero methodology and worked together to convert transitional housing to permanent housing units for veterans experiencing homelessness. Community Solutions notes that Detroit is the first large city that is within reach of functional zero for a population. We’ll also discuss how this one site with a spe
When Richard Rothstein wrote “The Color of Law,” he took a thorough look at how residential segregation was created by racially explicit and unconstitutional government policy at all levels. Because of those actions, racial segregation characterizes every metropolitan area in the U.S. and bears responsibility for our most serious social and economic problems. Now, Rothstein brings us “Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law,” a follow up co-authored with housing policy expert Leah Rothstein. This latest offering describes how we can begin to address segregation, providing dozens of strategies local groups can pursue to redress segregation in their own communities. By starting with achievable local victories, we can build a national movement that can remedy our unconstitutional racial landscape. During the webinar, the Rothsteins will discuss how local groups can learn about their region's history and pursue policies and