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Joint Statement by the Southern Economic Advancement Project and Brookings on Regional Commissions Reports

Holly Shinn ● August 1, 2022

Scholars and researchers with the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) at the Brookings Institution and the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) recently met with federal co-chairs of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) to share outcomes of their recent reports, highlighting the opportunities for economic growth, poverty reduction, and capacity […]

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SEAP Releases White Paper focused on Promoting Development in the Black Belt Region: A Plan for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission

Holly Shinn ● May 24, 2022

ATLANTA – Today, the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) released a comprehensive white paper examining the recent establishment of the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC). SEAP partnered with five scholars to explore the unique challenges of the Black Belt Region and compile a list of recommendations for how the Commission could maximize its impact on […]

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Bringing Back Childhoods: SEAP, Fair Count, Levi Strauss Foundation Grants more than $26k to Help Vaccinate Southern Children

Holly Shinn ● April 19, 2022

ATLANTA — Nearly half of all counties in the U.S. have vaccinated fewer than 10 percent of their 5- to 11-year-olds against COVID-19. Focusing on four Southern states, three organizations have partnered to change the narrative for this vulnerable age group. The Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP), Fair Count, and the Levi Strauss Foundation are […]

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One Year Later: American Rescue Plan provides hope for Southerners continuing to face challenging pandemic impacts

Holly Shinn ● March 8, 2022

SEAP partners with dozens of small non-profits to state and federal government agencies on economic security, healthcare, and climate. Our partners frequently request existing and new datasets. Our team often finds that current DOC data is the first barrier when providing federal data sources.

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Infrastructure School: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook Webinar Series

Holly Shinn ● February 24, 2022

SEAP partners with dozens of small non-profits to state and federal government agencies on economic security, healthcare, and climate. Our partners frequently request existing and new datasets. Our team often finds that current DOC data is the first barrier when providing federal data sources.

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Deep South Black Farmers, Community Organizations, and Mission-Based Lenders Urge Strong Fair Lending Rules for Small Businesses

Holly Shinn ● February 2, 2022

SEAP partners with dozens of small non-profits to state and federal government agencies on economic security, healthcare, and climate. Our partners frequently request existing and new datasets. Our team often finds that current DOC data is the first barrier when providing federal data sources.

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SEAP Submits Comments to Department of Commerce Focusing on Awareness, Accessibility, and Representation

Holly Shinn ● February 2, 2022

SEAP partners with dozens of small non-profits to state and federal government agencies on economic security, healthcare, and climate. Our partners frequently request existing and new datasets. Our team often finds that current DOC data is the first barrier when providing federal data sources.

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