A second public forum on gentrification is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Kingsessing Library (1201 S. 51st St.).
The first forum held in late November brought together folks from a variety of backgrounds together to talk about everything from policy remedies to neighborliness (saying “hello” on the street, for example). This second meeting, billed as “Continuing the Conversation,” will feature the same facilitators: local parent and sociology professor Christina Jackson, Drick Boyd, a community educator and professor emeritus at Eastern University, and Gregory Benjamin, a Kingsessing native and candidate for the state legislature.
The meeting will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Here is the Facebook page for the event.
January 3rd, 2020 at 12:54 pm
Ok, I would like to start a discussion about gentrification in West Philadelphia. Please be kind in your comments. Let’s begin.
January 4th, 2020 at 10:40 am
The people with the power in the Society- chief among them the ultra-rich people, high government officials and those that do their bidding- unduly dominate urban planning in ways which profoundly shape our lives.
In order to begin to correct this, we need to build power from below. We need good principles and community coalitions. We need to think- and act- beyond the strictures imposed upon us by the System itself.
January 5th, 2020 at 10:58 pm
Anyone attend? How did it go?
January 7th, 2020 at 7:26 am
It was great. Relationships are being forged which can and will link us together in highly empowering ways. Christina, Drick and Gregory are to be thanked for their initiative.
There is a part 3 coming soon and it is highly recommended!
January 7th, 2020 at 9:11 am
Thanks Sol! Glad that it went well. I hope to make the next one.