The Future of Cities (Mayor Vi Lyles)

Our guest today has a big goal - setting a new standard for American cities when it comes to achieving racial equity, social justice, economic opportunity, employment, and mobility. In this episode, Mayor Lyles shares what progress means to her as a public leader ; her experience becoming the first Black woman elected Mayor of Charlotte, NC, after growing up in the segregated South ; and why creating opportunity for others is her ultimate definition of success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.