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SUMMARY:Rooted in Justice: Centering Underserved Communities in CLT Practice
DESCRIPTION:This event was part of the 2026 Global Community Land Trust (CLT) Virtual Summit. Explore the full program and register for more events here.\n\n\n\nOn May 5\, Rondo Community Land Trust\, in collaboration with the Minnesota CLT Coalition\, hosted a session exploring how CLTs can more intentionally center underserved and underrepresented communities—particularly Black communities—and remain accountable to their movement roots. \n\n\n\nBringing together BIPOC CLT leaders from across the United States\, the session highlighted strategies for authentic engagement\, movement-rooted practice\, and challenging dominant-culture norms within the sector. Speakers reflected on how CLTs can stay grounded in and accountable to the communities most impacted by housing inequities. \n\n\n\nDesigned for CLT practitioners\, residents\, organizers\, and partners across housing and policy\, this session offered practical insights and real-world examples. \n\n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nSlide Deck from Mikeya Griffin + Ashley Allen\n\n\n\nTranscript (EN)\n\n\n\nArc of Justice Film\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMikeya Griffin\, Rondo Community Land Trust\, Executive Director (US)\n\n\n\nMIKEYA GRIFFIN is a visionary leader and a proud child of St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood\, dedicated to preserving the legacy of the city’s historic Black community while driving innovative solutions to combat displacement and foster economic growth. As the Executive Director of Rondo Community Land Trust (RCLT)\, she champions affordable homeownership and commercial opportunities for low-to-moderate-income families\, residents\, and entrepreneurs\, ensuring that prosperity remains within the community. \n\n\n\nWith deep roots in Rondo—where her great aunt and uncle first settled after migrating from Mississippi—Mikeya understands firsthand the importance of community-driven development. Under her leadership\, RCLT has expanded significantly\, growing from a $300\,000 annual budget to $2.5 million and increasing staff from 1.5 employees to 9. The organization is on track to help 600 families achieve homeownership and support over 300 businesses\, proving that shared ownership models can be a powerful tool for economic mobility. \n\n\n\nMikeya is a passionate advocate for community-driven economic growth\, focusing on homeownership\, business development\, and long-term neighborhood stability. She is leading efforts to revitalize Rondo’s historic African American Arts & Cultural Corridor\, including initiatives like Golden Thyme\, a hub for local entrepreneurs. \n\n\n\nA dynamic spokesperson\, Mikeya brings a practical\, solutions-oriented perspective to discussions on housing\, economic opportunity\, and strategies to keep communities strong. She is available to speak on community wealth-building\, land trusts as a sustainable approach to housing affordability\, and the role of culture in economic revitalization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley Allen\, Houston Community Land Trust\, Executive Director (US)\n\n\n\nDR ASHLEY ALLEN serves as Executive Director of the Houston Community Land Trust (HCLT)\, a county-wide affordable housing and community development non-profit organization in Houston\, Texas. HCLT has provided permanently affordable homeownership to over 200 limited-income Houston families since 2019. HCLT implements a traditional Community Land Trust (CLT) model which centers the leadership and voice of residents on how their communities are developed and preserved. In 2025 HCLT expanded its programming to include affordable rentals\, home rehabilitation and commercial space to support local businesses and community organizations. Her experience as a homeless youth is what ignited her passion to help increase housing accessibility and affordability for those that need it most. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDamon Mason\, Rondo Community Land Trust\, Associate Director (US)\n\n\n\nDAMON MASON was born and raised in Gary\, Indiana. At an early age\, he knew he wanted to be a part of a community that was progressive\, thriving and openly adapting to cultural differences. Entering the lending industry in 2004 as a mortgage loan officer\, he has also worked as a processor\, underwriter\, communications lead\, and in compliance. These disciplines inspired his belief that housing belongs to everyone. In 2023\, he joined Rondo CLT as the Senior Housing Program Manager\, bringing well over 20 years of experience. Throughout his 2+ years at Rondo CLT\, he has been a passionate\, highly effective advocate for housing justice and decreasing racial homeownership gap in the state. Due to his determination and support\, he was elevated to Associate Director in 2025 where he is now responsible for operational leadership\, team development\, strategic planning\, and oversight of Rondo CLT’s residential and commercial programming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport this work\n\n\n\nThe CLT Center convenes practitioners\, researchers\, and communities from different regions to share experiences and strengthen the CLT movement globally. This event is free and open to all. 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