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UPDATE: This webinar is moving to June. I'll share details when they become available. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please join APA Kentucky's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as our panelists discuss Systematic Displacement in Black Communities. - Understanding Systematic Displacement: Historical examples of systematic displacement and their long term effects - Equitable Change in Planning Processes: Recommendations for ensuring equity in decision-making and community engagement, and the prioritization of the well-being and preservation of historically marginalized communities. - Historically Black Neighborhoods Ordinance: Discussion of ordinances aimed at protecting historically black neighborhoods and cultural heritage. - Planning and Zoning Laws: Strategies to ensure planning and zoning laws do not disproportionately affect black communities, and for promoting affordable housing, preventing gentrification, and preserving community assets. Please use the link below to join the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eCENeC_f Passcode: 770105

What's your favorite thing(s) about being an urban planner? I'll go first. My first one is community (duh lol) embedded involvement. Meaning more than just scheduled engagement meetings but getting to know the history, the elders/old heads of a place, and connecting much deeper than whatever planning policies are the topic. Next would probably be analyzing and breaking down zoning ordinances/codes and land uses! I know I know lol the most tedious part of being a planner but I really do love that part! And last but not least, would have to be the ability to show up as a Black woman in Black spaces and be welcomed/loved by Black community members. Because they've never seen us represented in such a way! That'll forever my favorite part of choosing this profession. 💚 #urbanplanning #blackurbanplanners #cityplanning #yourwhy #community #embeddedplanning #representationmatters #blackjoy #landuseplanning #whyurbanplanning #share

Black communities in Canada have been marginalized and undervalued by the planning and design of cities. 'Nothing for us, without us', our recent documentary exploring anti-Black racism in Canadian urban development/planning, is now available in a single-episode viewing format: https://lnkd.in/gm6_Hxj8  The documentary explores how anti-Black racism is embedded in urban development, renewal, and gentrification policies. It argues that Black businesses, organizations, and leaders are often excluded from decision-making, leading to unequal distribution of services and resources, and highlights the reluctance to acknowledge anti-Black racism in Canadian planning, creating an illusion that systemic injustices do not exist. It discusses how 'real estate capitalism' displaces Black communities with little regard, and looks at cultural communities in Canada that offer space and opportunities for Black and marginalized communities to thrive. . . . #documentary #urbanplanning #uoft #research #discrimination #gentrification #policy #CdnPoli #racism #community #black

I'm currently working on the Building Safe Havens: How Black Women Are Reimagining Sanctuary in Digital Spaces report, and it has been a raw experience—each survey response from over 1,800 Black women reveals just how much digital spaces shape our realities. I’m seeing patterns that reflect both the promise and the harm of these spaces. They’re often built on shaky ground, with algorithms that erase us or amplify stereotypes. Yet, the need for digital sanctuaries is urgent. These aren’t just ‘nice-to-have’ spaces; they’re essential for our survival and well-being. What’s even more compelling is how many Black women are building fictive kinship in digital open spaces. This kinship isn’t just symbolic; it’s a network of support and understanding that’s often lacking while navigating the world. It’s in these digital sanctuaries that Black women create chosen families, where accountability, connection, and collective healing become possible. In addition, the data is showing me that we’re not just seeking to be heard; we’re demanding spaces that respect and sustain our unfiltered stories. I hope that this report can show us that creating these safe havens is about rewriting the rules and building platforms that don’t just include us but are built for us. I can't wait to share this report with the world. 💜

Attended the premiere screening of Nothing For Us, Without Us tonight. about #antiblackracism in #urbanplanning in Canada. The film and discussion afterwards were really interesting. Exploring Africville, Hogan's Alley and the impact of the LRT construction on Little Jamaica. I'm not sure where it will be available in the future, but if you do planning ir community development work watch out for it Some key insights: To do community consultation well, you have to start with mapping community power. The biggest predictor for eviction notices in Toronto is the number of Black folks living in a particular neighbourhood. Data, racialized data is vital. So is understanding the differences in opinion between different groups (renters vs. owners, different cultural groups, age groups) "Governments now require engagement, but they don't require authentic engagement." Cheryll Case "The metric has to be are the Black folk who want to remain in the neighbourhood still living there. What about in 30 years? Who is going to be enjoying the new condos and new infrastructure being built today in Little Jamaica in the future?" Kofi Hope, DPhil

The latest on the WE project front.

When sundown towns and the speaking world collide. A sundown town intentionally excludes Black people by force, law, presence or customs. It's still happening. Factors: anti-Black racism - systemic and otherwise. This week, I'm driving across WI to speak at a summit. My goal was to book a flight. I missed the alert. (Yes, book a flight. I dislike driving in general.) When outside of my city zone: I limit stops, monitor the speed limit and share my location with my circle. Also, I only drive during the daytime. Unfortunately, this isn't enough for certain people. I'm a Black woman wearing sister locs with green eyes. Some may ask: "Why would you speak there?" Speaking isn’t just about the insights—it’s about the space we share and the stories from those spaces. Sundown towns represent a dark history of exclusion. Yet, as speakers, advocates and change-makers, we have a unique opportunity to transform these spaces. Hope is very must active in my world. When we show up, it's a chance to challenge the status quo and open doors to conversations around... Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, justice, etc. Many feel the weight of these experiences where history tries to silence us. If not, this is a privilege. P.S. Do you think about sundown towns? --- P.P.S. Valuable? Share to your network Past content? Click → #doseofdominique Book me? bio[dot]dominiquepritchett [dot]com (Please replace [dot] with a real dot → .)

Knowledge work is about shared meaning making from day one! See what it looks like when research engagement actually starts as a partnership.   For this study, Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County invited an advisory group of community leaders to re-define what access means for advancing Black homeownership. Over 100 community residents participated to deepen the understanding of what actually works.  https://lnkd.in/eBm7Skrb #equity #knowledge4justice #socialchange

Someone asked me today --- What does excellence mean to you and your community? Here is my answer. Research excellence is situated within context. It includes historical, cultural, political and social situatedness. For Black communities, that historical situatedness must consider Canada’s historical and contemporary context of anti-Black racism. Excellence must be defined by the community of interest. For Black communities, excellence means engagement of communities and ensuring governance by communities. It means communities have access to data and are supported in using the data as fruitful actors to improve their wellbeing. It also means communities are protected. Harmful research has been done with Black communities in the past and protection from harm is important. Excellence means research must prioritize usefulness for the community and ensuring equity throughout all stages of the research process, from conceptualization of idea to knowledge mobilization. Let me know what excellence means to you and your community

Today marks Emancipation Day. Emancipation Day is the ending of centuries of enslavement of Black people in our country with the passing of the Slavery Abolition Act. This post shares the story of Black Loyalists in Nova Scotia! #EmancipationDay #BlackLiberation #RacialEquity #Equality