From the Ground Up (The 3 C's in your community)
Urban Uplift Report From the Ground Up: Reclaiming Our Communities with Power, Purpose, and People The Problem: The 3 C’s of Control In far too many Black and underserved communities, real estate developers have followed a predictable pattern: introduce fast profits with the 3 C’s – Coffee, Chicken, and Crab. These symbols have become shorthand for businesses that do not serve the health, wealth, or well-being of our people. Coffee shops often signal the start of gentrification – places with overpriced lattes but no spaces for cultural exchange or ownership. Chicken spots flood our neighborhoods with unhealthy food, while fresh produce is miles away. Crab, both literally and metaphorically, represents division – overpriced shellfish in places lacking quality options, and the crab-in-a-barrel mentality that discourages unity. The Call: Reimagine, Reclaim, Rebuild It’s time to stop accepting what is given and start demanding (and building) what we deserve. 1. Reimagine the 3 C’s: Le...