by B G | Jun 9, 2020 | Blog
It is the job of a conscientious City Council to mediate between profit-seeking developers and neighbors whose property rights — and quality of life — are in danger of being trampled.
by B G | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog
The bond proposal is full of holes where the details should be. Still, we haven’t given up hope that we can persuade Council to focus on the real needs and fight gentrification in our historic African-American communities.
by B G | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog
We are two cities in one: A surging city for whites and the highly educated. A city in crisis for many African-Americans and other people of color.
by B G | May 15, 2020 | Blog
The network of CACs benefited the Black community. It was an opportunity for Black people to voice their concerns on City issues. Also, it empowered the Black community to organize against gentrification. This is why it was dismantled.
by B G | May 14, 2020 | Blog
This just-unearthed video, produced by the city BEFORE Baldwin took office, shows the CACs for what they were really were. Take a look and if you like, share it before the secret is buried again!