We talk a lot in the industry about the sense of place. But what about the sense of home? We sat in Nedra’s home in Atlanta, Atlanta proper, on the East side, and we talked about growing up southern, getting out and why we’ve come back to our homes. Also, we touch on her inspiration… Continue reading The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 6– Nedra Deadwyler of Atlanta’s Civil Bikes on Coming Back South, Biking as Healing and Food
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The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 5–LaKeisha Henderson of Baltimore’s Bike and Brunch Tours on Cycling, Childhood Influences and Career Building in Design
It’s my pleasure this episode to present the conversation I had back in the early winter with LaKeisha Henderson of Bike and Brunch Tours. As I said on the audio, we met thanks to the power of the internet and since then, we’ve worked on helping each other out as much as we can to take… Continue reading The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 5–LaKeisha Henderson of Baltimore’s Bike and Brunch Tours on Cycling, Childhood Influences and Career Building in Design
The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 4–Taffy Gwitira–Baltimore Food Justice and Transportation Advocate
Join me this episode as I talk with another Baltimore friend, Taffy Gwitira, on food justice, transportation justice and real life on the African continent. And, yes, there are Wakandan elements to the actual continent of Africa and there have been for a while. Learn more about the co-working space where I’m a resident (as of… Continue reading The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 4–Taffy Gwitira–Baltimore Food Justice and Transportation Advocate
The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 3: Jerome Horne of IndyGo and NUMTOT
https://soundcloud.com/kristen-jeffers/episode-3-jerome-horne-of-indygo-and-numtot When I recorded this episode with Jerome Horne, once we got done talking, I knew this had to be my first new episode of the show in about 4 years. We talked about identity, Baltimore, Indianapolis and music and you’re welcome to listen in. You can find out more about the IndyGo Transit Plan… Continue reading The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 3: Jerome Horne of IndyGo and NUMTOT
On the Second Presidential Debate of 2016 and Knowing Your Truth About Where You Live
I wanted to discuss a comment about cities that came up in the debate/ town hall last night. Note, this is not a post endorsing one or the other, although I’ll say that I’m with her. But the issue brought up is one that trips up a lot of people when it comes to talking… Continue reading On the Second Presidential Debate of 2016 and Knowing Your Truth About Where You Live
The Black Urbanist Radio Episode 2: CNU Preview and What’s Your Place? with Malcolm Kenton
Going to CNU 22? What should you see? What is Kristen looking forward to? Learn the answers to both of those questions on this week’s episode. Plus, Kristen asks newly minted National Association of Railroad Passengers(NARP) Council Member Malcolm Kenton What’s Your [His] Place? Show Notes CNU 22 Official Conference Page CNU Next Gen 11… Continue reading The Black Urbanist Radio Episode 2: CNU Preview and What’s Your Place? with Malcolm Kenton
The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 001: On Retail
https://soundcloud.com/kristen-jeffers/01-the-black-urbanist-radio-show-episode-1-on-retail Welcome again to another podcast episode! This week focuses on the changing nature of retail. If you are just joining us on the podcast and haven’t been able to read all the posts I reference here they are below: The Walkability Paradox (the post about North Hills). Smaller Retail for a Smaller Buying and Consuming… Continue reading The Black Urbanist Radio Show Episode 001: On Retail
#AudioThursday: The Black Urbanist Radio Show Preview Episode
So last Thursday I promised audio when I’m not podcasting and podcasting when I am. So here’s what I’m calling my preview episode of my second round of podcasting. This time, we’re calling ourselves The Black Urbanist Radio Show and we have at least two and possibly more features that you are going to… Continue reading #AudioThursday: The Black Urbanist Radio Show Preview Episode
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