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Most people know exactly what they need to make their life better, but have no idea how to make it a reality. Because traditional information delivery systems were not constructed targeting low income communities or individuals, by the time it reaches a low income area it is dismissed as irrelevant, outdated or inaccurate.
The first person point of view is the most accurate way to gather information, however people living in low income communities are rarely sought out for their opinions. Applying the trickle down effect traditional social serving organizations "anticipate" the needs of individuals living in low income areas. Tradition has never worked in favor of individuals living in low income areas of Greensboro.
The LaStraw provides the opportunity for individuals living in low income communities to engage in a meaningful discourse about the issues affecting their lives, as residents in the community we have a unique perspective on those issues and are in a position to steer these conversations into problem solving gear. As we develop the network we expand the resource pool and increase the likelihood a resolution will be found.
Race and the Brain
Civilities and Civil Rights: Greensboro, NC and the Black Struggle for Freedom
History Matters: Excerpts from the Kerner Report
Building Consensus for Greensboro's Future
Unemployment: Gray Skies Over Greensboro
