Kwanzaa is more than a African-American holiday. It is a holiday that celebrates the best of our communities.
Year: 2012
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! New Things to Come for the Black Urbanist
Wishing everyone a prosperous holiday season, where giving and loving is number one in all of our communities! Meanwhile, a few reflections on what’s next on the blog.
The Black Urbanist Podcast-Episode 1
Happy birthday to me! I’ve chosen to share a gift with you, the first episode of my podcast. Stream right here and please share this gift with others. For those of you who want to go back and read the Grist.org article I mention in the podcast, you can go here. Also, be patient with… Continue reading The Black Urbanist Podcast-Episode 1
What If The City Doesn’t Want You Anymore?
Cities are experiencing a renaissance in the global conversation. However, one must not forget the sins of cities past and present. What can we do to make sure the city allows all to enjoy and prosper in its borders?
Suburbs of Self-Hate?
People move to the suburbs for different reasons. Let’s make sure it’s not because you hate your neighbors, neighbors who are more like you than you care to realize.
Gratitude for a Country Road (And All of You!)
What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving Day 2012.
Traveling as an Urbanist: Chicago
Chicago,is the home of the Burnham Plan (one of the first urban plans in the country) and the 1893 World’s Fair. Chicago also invented the skyscraper. Chicago is an example of what you should and shouldn’t do in city government. There are suburban parking lots incorporated into an urban street grid. Yes, that means that… Continue reading Traveling as an Urbanist: Chicago
Identifying Real Place Inferiority
Why natural disasters cancel the trivial problems of places.
My Own Letter to the Nation, In Terms of the State and the City
Do you know where you’re going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know?- “Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)” On Election Night, President Barrack Obama earned a second term. Pot and gay marriage are legal in more states. The… Continue reading My Own Letter to the Nation, In Terms of the State and the City
Guest Post-An Open Letter on the State of Greensboro
In honor of Election Day in the United States, I wanted to post this reflection of the political climate of Greensboro, where I live and work and inspired to be a placeist most of all. It’s written by my friend Graham Sheridan, a 23 year old Greensboro native and a graduate of Grimsley High School… Continue reading Guest Post-An Open Letter on the State of Greensboro