This episode of our mini-series Powerful Voices, Lasting Impact features Janeen Dednam-Wright from Phyllis Wheatley Community Center for a special Juneteenth conversation about the Center’s century-long role as a trusted, Black-centered anchor in North Minneapolis, supporting education, economic mobility, and cultural belonging.

The conversation highlights programs like early childhood education, Girls Who Code, Digital Tech Academy, and women’s wealth-building initiatives - emphasizing collaboration, safe spaces, and community-driven systems that continue the legacy of freedom and resilience.