Southerners are facing many challenges to economic mobility and strong community-building, including student debt; access to childcare, education, and healthcare; and disaster recovery and resilience. The 2025 State of the South Report, a reflection of learnings from community partners in Durham, Berea, Birmingham Charleston, and Atlanta from 2022-2024, covers these topics and more through the lenses of Meaning, Dignity, and Community – core aspects of MDC’s work.  

In this webinar series, the State of the South team will dive deep into each concept and discuss how we define Meaning, Dignity, and Community; how MDC’s work today aligns with the stories and themes shared in the 2025 State of the South Report; and present policy recommendations and ways to get involved as featured in the report’s Call to Action. Join us for one or more of these conversations!