Скачать или смотреть A Call for Change: Tijanna Jowers’ Impactful Speech at Baltimore’s PSO Transformation Conference

In this powerful and deeply personal speech, Tijanna Jowers, a 23-year-old lifelong East Baltimore resident and former Perkins Homes resident, shares her truth at the PSO Transformation Conference in front of community leaders, housing advocates, and policymakers.

With raw honesty, Tijanna addresses the urgent challenges facing Baltimore residents — from cycles of poverty to housing insecurity — and delivers a bold call to action for the city’s leaders:

“We don’t just need opportunities—we need opportunities that reach out to us. Don’t wait for us to find the help. Come to us. Push it. Show up and stay!”

This speech received a standing ovation and moved audiences from across the country. Watch, share, and join the conversation about building a better, more just Baltimore.

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