Dr. Raj Chetty, economist and Professor of Public Economics at Harvard University who leads Opportunity Insights, has shown through his research how friendships across economic differences are more effective than anything else in boosting social mobility.
Social capital—especially bridging capital—binds these efforts together and truly moves the needle on collapsing disparities. Just as importantly, social capital is the key to rebuilding our civic society and strengthening our democracy.
When I was 12, I was ready to make my first foray into the working world. So, I did what any enterprising pre-teen would do—I reached out to family and friends to drum up some…
We are both excited about the direction of Purpose Built and the opportunities and challenges that await us in the upcoming years. We are grateful for the partners we have in this work, including Network Members, aligned organizations, donors and supporters, and residents in each of the Purpose Built neighborhoods.
On March 7, 2024, Purpose Built hosted the second annual network-wide Hill Day in the heart of Washington, D.C. This extraordinary event brought together our Network Members on Capitol Hill to engage with congressional leaders and the office of the Vice President.
Soul City was not the first and has not been the last planned Black community in the United States. Notable others include Tulsa’s Greenwood District (once known as America’s “Black Wall Street” and the site…
