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Community Updates
Town hall draws three counties to one table
Organizers from Dallas, Perry, and Wilcox align field work for the coming season.
Community DeskApr 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Black Belt DevelopmentREACH framework expands across the region
Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, and Honor — in daily practice.
Black Belt DeskApr 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Education UpdatesEducation equity report previews summer findings
Data and stories from classrooms across Dallas and Perry counties.
Education DeskApr 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Housing UpdatesRural housing pipeline takes shape
Partnerships forming around dignified, affordable housing in the Black Belt.
Housing DeskApr 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Economic DevelopmentEntrepreneurs Rising opens applications for new cohort
Mentoring, capital access, and storytelling for small business owners.
Economic DeskMar 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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