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The Community Prosperity Algorithm (CPS a ) is a structured and viable approach to measure and enhance community prosperity, particularly if well-implemented and supported with reliable data inputs. Viability…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 15 November 2024 · 3 min readEDUCATION
Returning to school as an adult to complete a certification course, attend community college, or pursue a four-year degree requires strategic planning and execution. The first step is to set clear educational…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 15 November 2024 · 4 min readFAMILY & COMMUNITY
Improving the quality of life for a family of five earning less than $35,000 annually requires thoughtful goals, clear objectives, and tactical steps grounded in the principles of the African American…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 15 November 2024 · 8 min readFAMILY & COMMUNITY
African American families can take meaningful steps to strengthen both their family units and the larger community by focusing on areas like financial empowerment, education, health, civic engagement, and…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 12 November 2024 · 3 min readFAMILY & COMMUNITY
To navigate today’s social and political landscape successfully, African American families can adopt a proactive approach aligned with the African American Standards of Unity, Power, Transformation,…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 12 November 2024 · 5 min readFRAMEWORKS
The Community Posture Score offers a powerful framework for understanding and improving conditions within African American communities, capturing essential dimensions like real estate value, access to capital,…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 11 November 2024 · 4 min readFRAMEWORKS
Modern Reconstruction: Building Prosperous Communities Through Unity and Innovation The concept of "Modern Reconstruction" centers on rebuilding communities from the inside out by leveraging unity, power,…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 11 November 2024 · 4 min readFRAMEWORKS
In the Community Prosperity Algorithm, the difference between a high Unity Score of 5 and a low Unity Score of 1 dramatically impacts a community’s Adjusted Community Prosperity Score (CPS a ), influencing…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 11 November 2024 · 2 min readFRAMEWORKS
In affluent and poverty-stricken communities, the Adjusted Community Prosperity Score (CPS a ) highlights tangible disparities in prosperity, shaped by variations in Unity, Power, Transformation, and…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 11 November 2024 · 3 min readFRAMEWORKS
The Unity Standard within African American Solutions - A New Path Forward emphasizes the vital role of collaboration, solidarity, and interconnectedness in fostering a thriving African American community. At…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 07 November 2024 · 3 min readEDUCATION
Expanding educational opportunities in the African American community begins with addressing disparities in access to quality schools and resources. Many African American students attend underfunded schools…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 06 November 2024 · 2 min readCIVIC ENGAGEMENT
The Significance and Importance of the Nationals Political Party: A Political Organization and Network of Networks The formation of the Nationals Political Party represents an important turning point in the…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 06 November 2024 · 5 min readFRAMEWORKS
Community Prosperity Algorithm: CPS a = (F)(D)(CPS r ) Unity, Power, Transformation, and Innovation contribute to a maximum score of 100. Raw Community Prosperity Score (CPS r ) = Unity Score (U) + Power Score…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 30 October 2024 · 4 min readFRAMEWORKS
Two Standards That Make a Significant Difference The relationship between Unity and Power is synergistic and foundational to the Community Prosperity Score model. Unity and Power are interconnected, with each…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 28 October 2024 · 4 min readFRAMEWORKS
Standard 1 - Unity: Strength in Togetherness Unity is the foundation upon which all progress is built. The Solutions Matrix, powered by the Coalition of Advocates, fosters a strong sense of community by…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 28 October 2024 · 2 min readFRAMEWORKS
Community Prosperity Algorithm: CPS a = (F)(D)(CPS r ) Unity, Power, Transformation, and Innovation contribute to a maximum score of 100. Raw Community Prosperity Score (CPS r ) = Unity Score (U) + Power Score…
Dr. Jehoshaphat K. Jones · 28 October 2024 · 2 min readFRAMEWORKS
The Coalition of Advocates Corporation is dedicated to fostering Unity within the African American community, creating a strong foundation through collaboration and shared goals. By working together across…
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