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Civics and Sustainability

How civic engagement fuels sustainable progress and empowers communities to build better futures for the generations to come.

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Elizabeth Flemister Elizabeth Flemister

Free Voting Toolkit

Civility Localized offers Free Voting Toolkit to North Carolina Voters, published on the first day of Early Voting in the state. Vote Early. Vote with a friend. Get Vote Ready with reliable resources online.

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Elizabeth Flemister Elizabeth Flemister

Reparations

A quick list of four active reparations initiatives currently unfolding across the United States.

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Elizabeth Flemister Elizabeth Flemister

Journey To The Past

As August shines a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of Black businesses and philanthropists, Civility Localized is proud to share our founder's transformative experience at the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Elizabeth Flemister Elizabeth Flemister

Strategic Partnership Press Release

On July 9, 2024, Civility Localized announced they had secured a strategic partnership between their Civic Impact Academy, and the Charlotte Museum of History. Charlotte, North Carolina’s namesake museum reportedly pledged venue space, access to historians, and fiscal support for the Civic Impact Academy beginning in 2024.

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Elizabeth Flemister Elizabeth Flemister

Summer of Service

Summer of Service: How Youth Engagement Strengthens Communities

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Elizabeth Flemister Elizabeth Flemister

Repairing Harm Through Infrastructure

There remains a need for continued investment in Black communities as a whole and for reparations at the federal level to right the long outstanding debt our nation owes to African Americans. Today we examine how the Reconnecting Communities program serves as a step in the direction of repair that municipalities across the US can use to reconnect people and public spaces that have been harmed by highway construction.

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Christine Edwards Christine Edwards

Civic Impact Academy Press Release

Charlotte-based consultant Christine Edwards and her firm Civility Localized are proud to introduce the Civic Impact Academy, a 10-week educational experience designed for two key audiences: Local Government employees and Community change-makers!

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Elizabeth Flemister Elizabeth Flemister

The Power of Local Journalism

A strong local press is the lifeblood of a healthy democracy and a cornerstone of local reparations initiatives. Learn how to increase civic engagement by keeping the public informed.

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Elizabeth Flemister Elizabeth Flemister

Equity In Public Spaces:

Investing in high-quality public spaces isn't a luxury; it's vital to the future of all communities. Prioritizing the needs of all residents creates vibrant, inclusive spaces that empower people, strengthen neighborhoods, and pave the way for brighter futures.

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