Building Local Power
Latest Episodes
Giving DC Its Flowers
Kehmari Norman, the visionary behind the Black Flower Market, is on a mission to bridge culture and floristry. Read More
New Generational Wealth in Detroit
A grassroots group in Detroit reimagines democracy and economic empowerment. Read More
It Takes an Avalon Village
Avalon Village is a testament to the resilience of communities and the transformative power of collective action. Read More
Detroit Has No Time to Waste Food
A Detroit entrepreneur explains how her pilot projects are building community, local self-reliance, and resilience. Read More
Feeding Detroit
The Detroit People's Food Cooperative represents a vital step towards fostering food sovereignty in a neighborhood historically affected by food apartheid. Read More
Writing Detroit’s Next Chapter
A Detroit-based bookseller shares the purpose behind her store and its profound impact on the community over the past three decades. Read More
The City Series
In our new season of Building Local Power, The City Series, we take a tour of cities and towns across the U.S. and talk to guests who are working to make their communities more locally self-reliant.
How to Get Away With Merger Season Recap
Local initiatives are resisting profit-driven mergers by mobilizing their communities and building robust local economies. Read More
Cleanup on Aisle 1990
Communities nationwide proactively address food security by opening grocery stores that adopt innovative ownership, access, and governance approaches. Read More
Sparking a Community Broadband Revolution
Sparklight monopolization of East Carroll Parrish prompts leaders to build a fiber-to-the-home network for fast, affordable Internet. Read More