In the U.S. 30% of families headed by Black mothers live below the poverty line. But one initiative in Mississippi is trying to address that problem with a guaranteed income program called Magnolia Mother’s Trust.
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2022 For My People Awards
Dr. Aisha Nyandoro on equitable strategies that strengthen families
A Night of Storytelling
On Thursday, April 21, 2022 we hosted a Night of Storytelling – a night filled with shared stories and conversation with Magnolia Mother’s Trust moms and Kiese Laymon, the award-winning author of Heavy: An American Memoir and several other books and essay. You can watch the livestream on-demand here!
Courage in Action: McNulty Prize Winners at the 2022 Aspen Action Forum
On July 27th, the 2022 John P. McNulty Prize Winners engaged in a dynamic conversation about their bold visions for solving humanity’s most intractable social problems, and how they stay true to their values and convictions in the face of enormous challenges.
Disruptor Change Champion – Aisha Nyandoro, PhD
For disrupting the false narratives about people living in poverty, proving the power of “radically resident-driven” approaches to end generational poverty, and breaking new ground with a guaranteed income model for extremely low-income Black mothers, Community Change is proud to honor Aisha Nyandoro with the 2022 Disruptor Change Champion Award.