On this episode, we speak with FAMU alum Dr. Laquita Blockson, the founding Faculty Director of the Social Innovation Graduate Program at Agnes Scott College. We discuss her journey into social innovation and her research regarding African-American women entrepreneurs of growth firms and urban economic development. To find out more about Dr. Blockson and her work at Agnes Scott connect with her online at:

• Agnes Scott College Social Innovation Graduate Program Website
  
  


• Dr. Laquita Blockson Twitter
  
  


• Dr. Laquita Blockson Website
  
  


• Ashoka Foundation Website
  
  


• Benefit Corporation (B-Corp) Information
  
  


• Benefit Corporation (B-Corp) Resources
  
  

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