Join United Way for a Community Conversation with Triangle community members and experts on the history of our African American communities.
Join United Way of the Greater Triangle and Band Together for a conversation facilitated by local changemakers and community members on the history of predominately African American communities here in the Triangle and the impact of gentrification on these communities, and the changing landscape of local cities like Durham and Raleigh, as well as rural areas like Smithfield and Carrboro.
Moderator: Delores Bailey – Executive Director, Empowerment Inc.
Panelists(s):
- Yvette Holmes – President & CEO, SE Raleigh Promise
- George Barrett – Executive Director, Marian Cheek Jackson Center
- Sherry Taylor – Executive Director, Durham Community Land Trustees
- Tolulope Omokaiye – Chairperson, Raleigh Transit Authority, Founder & Executive Director of Evolve Mentoring