Being and Building Beloved Community: The Intersection of Culture and Economy

Anasa Troutman
Resources — 7 Feb ’25
A group of Black women, some standing in the background. In the forefront, one woman is in the middle of dancing, and another waves a bright orange and yellow silk

Anasa Troutman, founder and leader of The Big We and Executive Director of Historic Clayborn Temple, discusses the intersection of culture and economy in building beloved communities. She emphasizes the importance of cultural wellness and narrative power in fostering community resilience and transformation.

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