Patti talks to Aimy Steele, co-founder and CEO of New North Carolina Project (NNCP). Steele emphasized the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education and society and shared her journey from education to politics. She founded the New North Carolina Project in 2021, focusing on four pillars: economic mobility, public safety, civic engagement, and housing security. The organization's efforts include energy efficiency programs to reduce utility costs and enhance housing security. Steele encouraged support through donations, volunteering, and social media engagement.

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