🌪️ How do we rebuild together?

Join the Alliance for Economic Inclusion for a vital conversation on community-led recovery: "Contrasting Katrina and May 16th Tornado: Community-Led Rebuild Solutions."

Dr. Robert Hawkins from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as our keynote speaker. Following his address, we’ll dive into a panel discussion with local leaders who are on the front lines of urban planning and community advocacy in St. Louis.

When: 📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Where: 💻 Hosted via Microsoft Teams

How to Join:

• Meeting ID: 231 897 608 864 0

• Passcode: 266E45Vj

Featured Panelists:

• Kayla Reed | Executive Director, Action St. Louis

• Brian Hurd | Director of Comm. Planning & Implementation, RISE Community Development

• Kim Turner, Esq. | The Coalition

Whether you are a community member, an urban planner, or a student of social work, your voice and presence matter as we look toward resilient, equitable rebuilding.

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