EPISODE · Sep 27, 2024 · 52 MIN
Displacement of America
from Voices of Rondo Youth Podcast · host Rondo Youth Council In Collaboration With ReconnectRondo
Welcome to the third episode of the Voices of Rondo youth council podcast: Displacement of America.The Reconnect Rondo Youth Council delves into the various ways African Americans have historically faced displacement. They examine the correlation between violent events like the Wilmington Massacre of 1898 and the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, and the subsequent effects of infrastructure projects such as the interstate system and urban renewal initiatives. Interviews from community leaders Pierre Fulford and Kevin Washington highlight the economic, cultural, and human cost of transportation policy, as well as what it means to revitalize St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood and Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood.Through interviews and analysis, the podcast seeks to shed light on the broader national conversation surrounding displacement and gentrification, offering insights into the paths toward progress and community empowerment.#rondo #youth #podcast #history #politics #twincities #education #highway #socialjustice #transportation #detroit
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