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FIRSTHAND Talks: Defund the War on Poverty — FIRSTHAND: Living in Poverty

Ebony Scott explores why poverty has persisted in spite of the "War on Poverty" launched in 1964 – in Chicago and everywhere else. She explains how “strength-based” cash investments in individuals of color can lift up communities and foster loyalty to the businesses that provide employment. About Ebony Scott Partnership Director, Family Independence Initiative Ebony Scott has 20 years of experience partnering with families, communities, and organizations to build a stronger Chicago. Prior to joining the Family Independence Initiative (FII), she most recently served as the Director of Community Engagement for a Charter School network on the far South side, and as the Statewide Coalition Director for an education policy group that helped improved access to quality education for Illinois kids. Ebony has also served at Teach for America, where she co-led their alumni engagement strategy for diversity initiatives and career services; and as the Executive Director of Public Allies in Chicago where expanded opportunities for more young people. ---------- About FIRSTHAND: Living in Poverty ---------- In Chicago, your birthplace often determines your destiny. Children born in one West Side census tract between 1978 and 1983 grew up to have a median annual household income of $16,000, according to Opportunity Insights. Does the American Dream exist in Chicago? In FIRSTHAND: LIVING IN POVERTY, WTTW explores intergenerational poverty in Chicago in a documentary series, reported stories, expert talks, and community discussions. FIRSTHAND: Living in Poverty is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago. https://www.wttw.com/firsthand #FIRSTHANDwttw