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Ending Generational Poverty
In this powerful episode of the History of Being Black podcast, host Dr. Johnathan JeVon White sits down with Tammy Thompson, president and CEO of Catapult Pittsburgh, for an honest and inspiring conversation about poverty, power, and possibility. Tammy shares her deeply personal journey—from growing up in generational poverty and experiencing homelessness to leading a nonprofit dedicated to asset building for low- to moderate-income families. She speaks candidly about the structural barriers facing the Black community, the importance of economic empowerment, and why transparency, advocacy…
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