Pictures from last night's "The Gentrification of Chocolate City - Realty vs Perception" Discussion
Hosted by the
Thursday Network of the
Greater Washington Urban League. To find out about future Thursday Network events and how to become a member visit their
website.
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| Supply & Demand: Even after the event was scheduled to start the line was still out the door at the NPR building on Mass Ave. |
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| The room was quickly filled to standing room only, mostly with young black professionals |
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| In a show of chivalry the gentlemen gave up their seats to the ladies and everyone moved closer to allow more people to fill the room |
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| Despite the often polarized topic all the attendees were respectful, thoughtful, and polite and engaged in a meaningful dialogue. |
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| Panelist included Veronica Davis, a Partner at Nspiregreen, LLC (and Life in the Village blogger) and Jalal "Jay" Greene, Vice President for The Community Builders, Inc. - the nation's largest nonprofit urban housing development firm |