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We bring people together through anti-poverty and anti-racist actions to create an equitable future. Our groundbreaking reports spur public dialogue and drive solutions.
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News & Events
February Community Convening
Our first community convening on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 was an enlightening and productive gathering, thanks to the diverse perspectives and thoughtful insights shared by all participants. Read the summary.
Ms. Roberta Byrd Barr: Grandma
Ms. Roberta Byrd Barr’s granddaughters Angelique Kitchen and Robin Byrd (pictured on the right above) talk about how their grandmother shaped their early lives and the legacy she leaves for future generations.
An end-of-year letter from Dr. Angela Griffin
It has been an honor to join the Byrd Barr Place community and meet the friends, neighbors and families who make this space so special. As I reflect upon my first six months, I am drawn to several themes.