The implications of downtown revitalization on cities with large Global Majority populations can be complex and multifaceted. While downtown revitalization can bring positive changes such as new jobs, increased economic growth, and improved infrastructure, it may also have negative impacts on the BIPOC population. One potential implication is gentrification, where rising property values lead to displacement of longstanding Global Majority residents and businesses. This can cr

Yesterday was the last day of Black History Month. I got a call from the Historic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BID, to participate in a panel discussion being hosted by the Milwaukee Bucks employee resource group Black Leaders & Advocates Creating Change (BLACC). I was contacted by Alysha Miller to provide some history, context and aspirations for Bronzeville Milwaukee. First and foremost I was really glad to see a room full of diverse people interested in getting active in the