Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of the toolkit for community engagement. In the past year alone, I have seen local governments, planning agencies, consultants, and nonprofit organizations begin experimenting with AI to summarize public comments, identify themes across surveys, draft outreach materials, translate content, and support public participation efforts. The enthusiasm is understandable. Anyone who has managed a community engagement process knows the

"Generational wealth, that's the key." , JAY Z, Legacy Commemorating Freedom Delayed Juneteenth commemorates freedom delayed. More than 160 years later, another question remains unresolved: What does economic freedom actually look like? For many Black communities, the answer is increasingly tied to a different challenge, not simply the ability to build wealth, but the ability to remain in place long enough to benefit from it. Economic freedom is not just about having access t

Next month, the FIFA World Cup arrives in the United States, bringing millions of visitors, global visibility, and billions in economic activity to host cities and surrounding regions. Shortly after, communities across the country will begin activating programming tied to America250, the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration in July. Together, these events represent one of the largest economic opportunities many communities will experience in a generation. For minority-owned