Dexter Jackson didn’t think he’d stay in Baton Rouge.
With an acceptance letter to graduate school in Los Angeles, he thought he would pursue a degree in public administration. But after he hosted a concert series in his house — which he learned he could purchase after a Mid City Redevelopment Alliance homeownership course — he decided to reinvest in the city he grew up in.
Jackson began his role as the MCRA’s executive director late last month. Jackson said he wanted to lead the organization to help others reach financial stability and realize homeownership is possible…