SXSW 2025
From Poverty to Prosperity: Redefining Brownsville
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Explore how Brownsville, BK is transforming its future by challenging the "culture of poverty" narrative. With 40% of residents living in poverty and 25% of adults without high school diplomas, Brownsville has faced decades of intentional disinvestment. However, the Brownsville Hub Cooperative, supported by the Robin Hood Foundation's Mobility LABs initiative, is leveraging local talent and collective power to drive change. This session highlights how BHC is shifting mindsets, addressing theroot causes of poverty, and building a narrative of economic prosperity and empowerment in Brownsville.
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Takeaways
- Narrative Change: Understand the power of shifting from a "culture of poverty" narrative to one of prosperity to drive economic and social progress.
- Community Empowerment: Learn how community-led initiatives are fostering economic mobility and empowering residents to take charge of their future.
- Sustainable Prosperity: Discover effective strategies for achieving sustainable economic success within communities, demonstrating that individuals
Speakers
- Lori Boozer, Managing Director, Robin Hood Foundation
- Marjorie Parker, Executive Director, Jobs First NYC
- La'Shawn Allen-Muhammad, Executive Director, Central Brooklyn Economic Development
Organizer
Lori Boozer, Managing Director, Robin Hood Foundation
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