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“It's time to stop building the shopping malls, the prisons, the stadiums and other tributes to all of our collective failures. It is time that we start building living monuments to hope and possibility.”

Quote by Majora Carter

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Majora Carter is an urban revitalization strategist renowned for her work in environmental justice and sustainable development. Born on October 27, 1966, Carter has committed her career to transforming underserved communities through innovative strategies and advocacy. more

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