A local resident, Dr. Cameka Smith, took a significant step in 2009 after being laid off from Chicago Public Schools. At the time, she was 29 years old and held a Master's degree. Further details about her actions and their impact are available from Essence. It is known that Dr. Smith's efforts were focused on building a community for Black women, preceding the current trend of community-based business models. For more information on her story, readers can refer to the original article on Essence.
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Before ‘Community’ Was A Business Model, Dr. Cameka Smith Was Building One For Black Women
A local resident, Dr. Cameka Smith, took a significant step in 2009 after being laid off from Chicago Public Schools. At the time, she was 29 years old and held a Master's degree. Further details abou
