(WEAA)—Derrick Chase is an educator, author, producer, activist, and founder and CEO of Stand Up Baltimore, a movement that aligns organizations and resources to improve the quality of life in Baltimore City.
“We kind of act as an impetus for Baltimore to change.”- D. Chase
The Morgan State alumnus joins Gabe Ortis to discuss the work of Stand Up Baltimore and the impact of community activism.
Yolanda Jiggetts, executive director at Park Heights Renaissance also joins the conversation to discuss Marylands largest urban redevelopment program and the significance of Preakness being celebrated in the northwest community.