This episode of All Rights Reserved cuts straight to the bone of the housing crisis in Southeast Raleigh. Host Yolanda Taylor, the "Community Lawyer," sits down with the "blueprint for advocacy," Award-winning community leader, Octavia Rainey—a preservationist who has spent decades on the front lines fighting the erasure of Black history and the displacement of its people.

• The 3x Rent Trap: Why requiring three times the rent to qualify is intentionally excluding Gen Z, Millennials, and low-wage workers.
• The Application Fee Hustle: How non-refundable $75–$100 fees are being used as a predatory revenue stream that disproportionately hits Black women.
• Zoning as a Weapon: A deep dive into how rezoning and the removal of "Conservation Overlay Districts" act as the primary engines for gentrification.
• The AMI Myth: Breaking down why "affordable housing" based on Area Median Income is a math problem that doesn't add up for CNAs, hospitality workers, and families living paycheck to paycheck.

Historical Erasure: Octavia Rainey discusses the changing face—and feel—of Southeast Raleigh and the importance of holding local government accountable for redevelopment decisions.

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On this episode of All Rights Reserved, host Yolanda Taylor sits down with Mark-Anthony Middleton.

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On this episode of All Rights Reserved, host Yolanda Taylor sits down with Grady Bussey, newly elected Town Council member for Knightdale, North Carolina, for a real conversation about public service, community growth, and why civic participation matters more than ever.

Bussey shares his journey — from being a nationally competitive track athlete at Saint Augustine's University to becoming a community organizer, advocate for voter engagement, and now a voice in local government. Along the way, he explains how sports, family, and grassroots organizing shaped his leadership philosophy.

The conversation also digs into some of the biggest issues facing Wake County, North Carolina today:

• Rapid population growth and housing development

• The future of infrastructure and community spaces

• Affordable housing challenges

• Why local elections and bond referendums matter to everyday residents

As the 2026 election cycle approaches, Taylor and Bussey also highlight the importance of civic literacy — encouraging voters to research candidates, understand ballot measures, and mobilize their communities to participate in the democratic process.

One key message from the episode: real change starts with people showing up — for their neighbors, their community, and the ballot box.

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