Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate developers. The result is that the brightest minds are convinced that “success” means leaving town. Urban revitalizer Majora Carter has a solution: What if we treated these communities like struggling companies? She presents a restorative economic approach to capitalism, which seeks to retain talent, build resilient communities and prove that you don’t have to move out of your neighborhood to live in a better one.
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De Endeavour Production
September 30, 2022 at 1:06 pm
1st Comment
Haitian Creole With Luciano
September 30, 2022 at 1:07 pm
Most companies drive their talent away by being greedy- and cynical. If you can be an entrepreneur, that’s the best way to go…
Jonathan D.Morgan
September 30, 2022 at 1:10 pm
*I read about a man in his 50s who started investing in stocks and real estate then retired in 2 years with over $6 million and that is my main goal and I would really appreciate any tips and advice on how to reach this goal in 5 years . Especially with the current economic crisis around the world. This is still a good time to invest in gold, silver and digital currencies BTC, ETH, SOL…*
Ryan Nic
September 30, 2022 at 1:22 pm
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Jennifer Will's
September 30, 2022 at 1:23 pm
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Steyn David
September 30, 2022 at 1:23 pm
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Vesa Wuoristo
September 30, 2022 at 1:25 pm
Buy low , sell high
Vesa Wuoristo
September 30, 2022 at 1:26 pm
@Zoe not any different from stocks , just more volatile as they not really tied to anything.
Vidsuals
September 30, 2022 at 1:13 pm
This was not meant for Los Angeles residents 😂
Fo Jo
September 30, 2022 at 1:20 pm
This was inspiring to listen too. I really enjoy hearing your message and mission. I would love to help people do what you are suggesting, but I hav only knowledge, no spare $ or time. I look forward to hearing your mission be successful
Randy Ping
September 30, 2022 at 1:25 pm
Capitalism is the problem. Time to put it down.
Shloomy Shloms
September 30, 2022 at 1:26 pm
No I did have to leave and should have left 28 years ago.
Christian Soldier
September 30, 2022 at 1:45 pm
How many black millionaires are there now ?
how many black business owners are there now ?
How many laws are there against racism are there now ?
How many hate laws are there now ?
So let’s move on and stop rubbing salt in old wounds.
My family arived in America in early 19 hundreds as German immigrants and were handed nothing.
We were discriminated against and during the WW2 even worse. As a child at age 5, I was sold to our neighbor as a servant to an old lady.
then at 15 I was won in a divorce suit to a stepmom who kept me as a servant to her children and home till I was legally an adult at 18 and I left.
how many of you actually lived a life like that?
R Belle
September 30, 2022 at 1:45 pm
That would be nice…I recall a woman who came to see me in my office. She said she worked for 1 Federal Street building downtown and that it was her job to keep “black” dollars in the black community. Talent retention in urban neighborhoods would certainly increase the value as well as the quality of life for everyone. However, talent should be free to make a choice when their hometown is riddled with systemic racism and crime. Predatory, unethical and illegal efforts by government agencies and employees that violate civil rights should never be deployed to retain any free human being. It is also a form of segregation that prevents the “majority” from becoming culturally competent.
The Mean Arena
September 30, 2022 at 3:40 pm
I can imagine having a job like that where one keeps “white” dollars in the white community. They would be labeled a racist or part of that non-existent systemic racism people keep talking about. We all live in America and we all have access to the same stuff. I’ll be honest though, blacks have more opportunity than any race in America with all the black specific programs etc. for them which IMO is racist and segregative itself.
DOUBLESNAKE 007
September 30, 2022 at 1:46 pm
I love this speaker. The speech is so truthful and powerful for the growth for POC that she couldn’t take a deep breath. It reminds me of the movie ’In Time’ with Justin Timberlake. ‘In Time’ with Justin Timberlake is the truest film example that deals with critical poverty communities.
mizmodel927
September 30, 2022 at 4:00 pm
The movie starring Justin Timberlake is called ‘In Time’. ‘Out of Time’ stars Denzel Washington. I acknowledge your sentiment about the story’s message, and wanted to share the correct title.
DOUBLESNAKE 007
September 30, 2022 at 4:27 pm
@mizmodel927 thank you!
Gravy
September 30, 2022 at 1:48 pm
Great ideas how to fix a neighborhood. I just wish that the future was the only focus, not the past.
Grow gardens not grass!
𝑮𝑬𝑬𝑲𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑫 𝑴𝑶𝑻𝑰𝑽𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵
September 30, 2022 at 2:55 pm
Don’t be afraid of enemies who attack you. Be afraid of the friends who flatter you.
Tech Nerd
September 30, 2022 at 3:36 pm
I do like her ideas about investing money in education and policy making to aid minority communities to defend against predatory business tactics so they can defend themselves in business. Unfortunately, I think she will lose a lot of white ears with the first part of her speech when her main ideas is what she is advocating after the brief history lesson.
VARSHA VYAS
September 30, 2022 at 4:09 pm
One should never let go of one’s roots.
Wesley Greene
September 30, 2022 at 4:43 pm
It just seems no matter what race white black etc. it always has to do with money and money transactions
Nobody
September 30, 2022 at 5:05 pm
Is this a woman
Darla Love
September 30, 2022 at 7:16 pm
Yes we do unfortunately, 33 years in my beloved home and people that have ruined their state are flocking here and ruining everything. Litter, begging, no respect.
Gaasuba Meskhenet
September 30, 2022 at 7:43 pm
property ownership caps now
no more evictions from primary residences
homelessness is a problem we create and we can stop
xtrey19x
October 1, 2022 at 11:50 pm
So someone can just stop paying the rent and not be evicted.
Gaasuba Meskhenet
October 2, 2022 at 12:00 am
@xtrey19x so you approve of homelessness?
xtrey19x
October 2, 2022 at 12:06 am
@Gaasuba Meskhenet I approve of everyone contributing and not being a freeloader.
Who should pay for maintenance, repair, utilities, and property taxes?
You know what happens when you don’t pay your property tax? They government seizes your property and kick you out.
Gaasuba Meskhenet
October 2, 2022 at 12:09 am
@xtrey19x so you want people to be homeless in hard times?
xtrey19x
October 2, 2022 at 12:13 am
@Gaasuba Meskhenet I’ve already answered your question. You need to grow up and come to the terms that living is not free. Somebody has to pay for your consumption.
Sol
September 30, 2022 at 7:44 pm
Amazing, the grow comes with Education and Love
Esther Hadassah
September 30, 2022 at 8:54 pm
The FED has lost it and the sad fact is, it’s pretty obvious that we are headed for hyperinflation. I would advise you invest rightly because sooner things might get ugly.
Andy Morrison
September 30, 2022 at 9:05 pm
I also trade with Mr Steve Burns, and i must say he makes money making seem a whole lot easier right now I’m a single parent and i pay the bills comfortably since i met Steve he’s absolutely amazing and I’d recommend him for any novice in crypto🤝🤝
Steve Bellingham
September 30, 2022 at 9:06 pm
Please how do I contact him , my income stream is in a mess…… please.🙏.
Joyce Tierney
September 30, 2022 at 9:11 pm
*@STEVEBURNS_1👈♻️.*.
Joyce Tierney
September 30, 2022 at 9:11 pm
he’s active on Telegram ☝️☝️..**
Kate Blake
September 30, 2022 at 9:15 pm
@Joyce Tierney Thank you I will message him through telegram right away, I see this as opportunlty to escape my financial situation.🙃
spacepunk nappy
September 30, 2022 at 9:00 pm
So how do we explain Brooklyn?😂…I tell folks this alot…As an artist and Arts Educator at a non profit that wants to be that person in my own community,which is home,to make it better…I completely agree…
anon6116
October 1, 2022 at 2:40 am
Brooklyn is. No explanation needed.
spacepunk nappy
October 4, 2022 at 4:27 pm
@anon6116 I feel you but I’m old school Brooklyn….and at one point,I say late 80s and 90s,folks left BK thinking going elsewhere was going to a “better” community…I stayed,still doing everything I was set out to do and still be part of my community…Now I feel gentrification made Brooklyn less of a community and more of just a trendy place to live till NYTime say elsewhere….
Jennifer Tatum
September 30, 2022 at 9:41 pm
❤❤❤❤❤
Michael Morris
September 30, 2022 at 10:54 pm
Lost me at 4:30 … Feels like a pity party
Human driver 5280
October 1, 2022 at 3:01 am
Pawn shops, check casing and liquor stores are the poverty industry. The poverty industry must be destroyed.
Psivast
October 1, 2022 at 6:34 am
This was really interesting. As someone who tends to fall into the category of alt right politically, there are a lot of things I value that seem to be different than those that get talked about at ted talks. However, the one thing that isn’t being addressed on the right side of the spectrum, is that of how we solve the problems of the wealth gap between whites and non whites. I hope, that through yours and those who join you, you’re are able to successfully transform our system to help the ones that need it and deserve it the most. Thanks, I learned a lot and I appreciate the spirit conveyed in this message, especially at the end. Beautifully said.
Sarah Elizabeth Taylor
October 1, 2022 at 1:13 pm
The fact that you care deeply about others is a very good thing. Maybe you are more of a centrist? (I myself am not a fan of extreme ideology on either the Right or the Left.) There is a magazine you might like called The Economist. I find it is a reliable source for thoughtful, analytical news reporting. Best of luck to you. 💕
Andy Cordy
October 1, 2022 at 7:03 am
This woman could be President but thanks to a super strong community spirit she is still here.
ᴡʜᴀᴛsᴀᴘᴘ ᴍᴇ+①⑨⓪③⑨②①⓪⑨⑦⓪
October 1, 2022 at 7:40 am
👆👆👆👆
>>Helpline
Hannane
October 1, 2022 at 12:16 pm
The brave women of Iran are
sacrificing their lives on the
streets against oppression and
injustice. Please be our voice.
Sarah Elizabeth Taylor
October 1, 2022 at 1:17 pm
💖
Tony Pelliccio
October 1, 2022 at 3:57 pm
Interesting i can see a dim future for policing. But yes indeed how do you increase the value of a community
Trúc Quỳnh Đỗ
October 1, 2022 at 4:06 pm
The courageous women who deal with oppression and injustice in their country
michelle moilanen
October 1, 2022 at 10:29 pm
Awesome Talk, it will be
NETFLIX SERIES
October 2, 2022 at 1:23 pm
I think every video shuold uprageded with English substitle💝
দ্বীন ISLAM
October 2, 2022 at 1:23 pm
I think every video shuold uprageded with English substitle💝
Initiate Change Spark Peace
October 3, 2022 at 1:11 am
Whoever is reading this I pray for peace, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and great health. May we come together and walk in unity so we can have love for one another.
Gloria Solorzano_official
October 3, 2022 at 4:54 am
Love it! Hello from
Italy! We could use these ideas here too! Inspiring! ❤️⭐️💪🏻🦸🏻♀️
Yvonne Olson
October 3, 2022 at 2:15 pm
Thank the Lord for bringing use leaders who manifest positive change for our future!! ❤
今宵
October 3, 2022 at 11:20 pm
3:42
The Big Dawg
October 4, 2022 at 7:07 pm
My neighborhood is full of undesirables. Them staying won’t make it a better place, they need to leave.