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Ep. 19 How Do We Take an Economic Approach to Community Activism? Feat. Rudy Espinoza

Published on: 17th October, 2022

MHD and Co-Host Chavonne Taylor speak with Rudy Espinoza about his journey and work integrating his background in business and urban planning to take an economical approach to activism along with his colleagues and friends who formed the organization, Inclusive Action for the City.

Rudy Espinoza is the Executive Director of Inclusive Action for the City, a non-profit, Community Development Financial Institution based in Los Angeles whose mission is to bring people together to build strong, local economies that uplift low-income urban communities. Under his leadership, Inclusive Action helped legalize street vending in LA, has deployed over $2.5 million in low-interest micro-loans to under-served entrepreneurs, and co-created a unique commercial real estate initiative that preserves small businesses in gentrifying neighborhoods.

www.inclusiveaction.org

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Dive into the heart of South Los Angeles with Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson on MHD Off The Record—where culture drives leadership and community voices lead the way!
MHD Off the Record takes you inside Los Angeles City Hall with Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson. Each episode explores the culture, politics, and policies shaping life in Los Angeles from housing and homelessness to city planning, public safety, and immigrant rights.

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