What does it take to serve community with dignity—and reimagine systems rooted in equity?

In Episode 8 of Elite Insights, Carson Amani is joined by Rosy Grand and Jacqueline Hamilton of Byrd Barr Place, one of Seattle’s oldest Black-led community organizations. Together, they reflect on the organization’s transformation, the legacy of civil rights activism, and the everyday work of showing up for neighbors with radical care.

💬 In this episode:

– What it means to serve Black communities from within

– The story behind Byrd Barr Place’s evolution from CAMP

– Navigating systems of power while staying rooted in community

– How storytelling and dignity intersect in service delivery

– The future of belonging, basic needs, and building collectiv ...