I am a local economic revitalization strategist. But I am also a TV/radio host, and a small business owner. I find ways to use money more efficiently to realize positive goals for everyone. Majora Carter businesseconomicefficiently Change image and share on social
My real dream is that everybody will see their self-interest tied up with someone else, whether or not they see them, and see that as an opportunity for growing closer together as a culture and as a world. Majora Carter closeculturedream share on social
Just because you have a piece of trash and you throw it away and it gets hauled away, it doesn't mean that it's not affecting someone else. Majora Carter affecthaulpiece Change image and share on social
One thing I noticed working in the Bronx is that leaders come in the craziest places. They don't always show up at community board meetings. Sometimes it's just the guys on the corner that the boys on the block respect. Majora Carter blockboardboy share on social
Many people still believe that 'green' solutions are too expensive, but they are actually much cheaper when all of the costs to public health, social services, and waste handling are factored into the same equation. Majora Carter cheapcostequation share on social
Sustainable South Bronx advocates for environmental justice through sustainable environmental and economic development projects. Majora Carter advocatebronxdevelopment Change image and share on social
You know, people understand fear and opportunity. It may look different, but it's really the same thing. Majora Carter fearopportunitypeople Change image and share on social
What's popular in places considered ghettos - whether that's the inner city or Appalachia - is having a decent quality of life. Majora Carter appalachiacityconsider Change image and share on social
Race and class are extremely reliable indicators as to where one might find the good stuff, like parks and trees, and where one might find the bad stuff, like power plants and waste facilities. Majora Carter badclassextremely Change image and share on social
To me, charity often is just about giving, because you're supposed to, or because it's what you've always done - or it's about giving until it hurts. Majora Carter charitygivehave Change image and share on social
