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What Is Community Economic Development?

What Is Community Economic Development?

Community economic development (CED) is economic development that focuses on creating and maintaining sustainable communities. This can be accomplished by encouraging the growth of local businesses, developing affordable housing, and improving access to healthcare and...

How to Give Back to Indigenous Peoples and Their Communities

How to Give Back to Indigenous Peoples and Their Communities

In the month of Thanksgiving, many American families are preparing to gather over a decked-out turkey feast paired with everyone’s favorite side dishes. Although Thanksgiving week is a festive time for many, it also reminds many Indigenous Peoples of their stolen land, white-washed history and under-representation in the country, as the holiday was not as peaceful or voluntary an interaction as many children’s and history books may make it appear.

Genia Philip