May 21, 2018 CCMV Views & Brews: The Rust Belt Resurgence - Who Really Benefits?

Published: May 21, 2018, 11 p.m.

b"Despite an influx of technology,knowledge basedjobs, a renewed interest in urban living and the restoration of the urban core in many Rust Belt cities, racial and ethnic disparities persist. Fifteen of the nation\\\\'s 25 most segregated major metropolitan areas are located in the Rust Belt. Is Youngstown, while currently experiencing a business resurgence including restaurants, bars, galleries, and shops, immune to this trend? What is the true story of the Rust Belt? Can it become a region that offersopportunityfor all?\\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nJoin us for a conversion on how communities of color in the Mahoning Valley have fared during periods of economic success and decline."