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We have to have access to resources — primarily education. We need to own our own homes and remain in this community. — Stephona Stokes, Manager, Roslindale
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More opportunities and better-paying jobs for the people who live in the community. — Jerome Walker, Barber, Roxbury
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We have to create jobs and we have to own our own homes. — Kim Jane, Community Activist, Roxbury
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We need more homeownership and more economic development. These things contribute to wealth. — Frank Williams, Administrator, Roxbury
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More cooperative enterprises. I think people are isolated and don’t realize how they can pool resources to build economic power. — Carmela Zakon, Student, Somerville
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Education. Education is the new currency for the world. If you have no education, you’re going nowhere in life. — Donald , Business Owner, Canton