The Delta Regional Authority: A Black Belt Perspective
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) was created to address generational inequity and underdevelopment within the Mississippi Delta region. The region’s history of enslavement, persistent poverty
Report Category: Rural Development
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Community-Centered Model of Equitable and Just Employment
Low wages and limited worker protections have produced rising inequality and economic insecurity in the South and throughout the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has
Black Farmers Resources
SEAP held a virtual Black Farmers Forum to hear directly from representatives working to bring resources to farmers. Below are the links to the resources
Natural Disasters & Equity Policy Brief
This year, hurricane season will coincide with health, economic, and racial crises of a historical nature. Preparations must go beyond debris removal contracts and FEMA
COVID-19 and Child Care
Child care is vital infrastructure for our economy. Any talk of increasing state economic activity must include a hard look at the child care landscape
Bridging the Transportation Gap: How Nonprofits & Local Governments are Tackling Transportation Challenges
Transportation is one of the top barriers to economic success. Communities lack robust transit networks and fail to consider shift-worker needs. Subprime auto loans and
SEAP: Listening to Southern Nonprofits
SEAP embarked on a listening tour with nonprofit leaders in four Southern states. We heard about the economic challenges in their communities, as well as
Joint Center: Future of Work in the Black Rural South
Data brief by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies examining economic realities in the 157 counties defined as the Black Rural South. An
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