Our Work - Living Cities
WEBOur Work We harness the knowledge and power of philanthropy, the financial sector, local government and community to close the racial wealth gap.. Living Cities seeks to shift the flow of capital so all people – particularly Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latine and other marginalized people – can build wealth through home and business ownership, investment, and other pathways.
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Shifting Mindsets: Scarcity vs. Abundance - Living Cities
WEBJun 25, 2020 · Shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset is the difference between assuming a fixed outcome and trusting that there are endless outcomes. An abundance mindset allows space for opportunities and scenarios that outweigh the limitations placed by fear. Having an abundance mindset is believing in all of life’s possibilities.
Building the Field: Reflections on Undoing Racism - Living Cities
WEBJul 24, 2019 · Email us at [email protected]. More on the Undoing Racism Workshop: The fabric of racism is inextricably woven and constructed into the founding principles of the United States. Racism was done and it can be undone through effective anti-racist organizing with, and in accountability …
Our People - Living Cities
WEBShané Harris leads Social Responsibility and Partnerships at Prudential and is President of The Prudential Foundation. Her responsibilities include leading the company’s philanthropic strategy, overseeing the distribution of over $62 million in grants and charitable contributions and community volunteer programs, as well as managing Prudential’s shared value initiatives.
Collective Organizing Toward Narrative Change: An Interactive …
WEBApr 22, 2021 · The Narrative Change Working Group—a collaborative network of Living Cities member institutions, foundations, financial institutions and other partner organizations—was established in 2018 to explore and understand how systemic racism manifested in dominant narratives in the private sector. …
500 Years of the Racial Wealth Gap: A Timeline - Living Cities
WEBApr 14, 2020 · As a result, racial disparities exist across all indicators of success. Median Black household income in 2017 was $38,183 while the median white household income was $61,363—a gap of $23,180. Data from the Urban Institute showed that, in 2016, median white household wealth was $171,000 compared to median Black household wealth of …
White Women: It’s Time to Rewrite Our Narrative as Anti-Racists
WEBSep 24, 2019 · But in the context of U.S. political history, this is not new. Since 1619, when the first slave ship arrived in what is now known as the United States, white women have been silent bystanders to and, sometimes, explicit enactors of racist violence. Whether a slavemaster’s wife was looking on while her slaves were beaten, or a theater-goer ...
The Rich Cultural Identity of Native Americans in ABQ
WEBMar 25, 2021 · The Rich Cultural Identity of Native Americans in ABQ. March 25, 2021. From local government officials to philanthropic stakeholders to Living Cities staff, this story is one in a series that demonstrates the impact Living Cities has across the U.S. — connecting individuals and highlighting successful initiatives. Dawn Begay.
Supporting and Growing Overlooked Entrepreneurs with Urban …
WEBDec 9, 2022 · Building on their experience, Lein and Brenner founded Urban Innovation Fund (UIF) as first-time fund managers in 2016 with a focus on providing capital to overlooked entrepreneurs and connecting them to the knowledge, tools, and networks they need to scale their impact. UIF Fund I is a $24.5MM venture capital impact investment fund …
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