Jul. 21, 2021 12:21 pm
Commentary: North Philadelphia residents fight for its future, call to stop gentrification and displacement
Generocity contributor Marilyn Kai Jewett, herself North Philly born and raised, speaks to community members about their ongoing work to make sure the neighborhood isn't "rewritten."
Jun. 9, 2021 12:59 pm
Time is key: Applying a Black Quantum Futurist lens to understanding solutions to housing inequality
It is only when people feel they have a stake in a future that is non deterministic, not associated with economic gain, and rooted in community, can possibilities for hope, creative control, and meaningful access spring forward.
Jan. 19, 2021 12:00 pm
Community advocates make the case for equitable housing in the spirit of Dr. King
In observation of MLK Day of Service, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia hosted a virtual conversation between Corinne O'Connell and James Crowder on the ongoing fair housing crisis —part of the org’s series, "Race, Housing, and Health in Philadelphia."
Dec. 11, 2019 3:03 pm
Respecting human rights in emergency shelter
Those who work in human services care about human rights, says guest columnist Andrew Huff. As such, he goes goes on to say, they should know whether or not their work upholds international human rights agreements.
Sep. 13, 2019 11:00 am
The future of work — a game of musical chairs
In her guest column, Andrea Custis of the Urban League assesses who is most at risk for job displacement, and the strategies that best position workers to navigate the changes.
Feb. 10, 2017 12:57 pm
Al-Bustan’s (Dis)Placed project is navigating a crucial moment in history
The Pew-funded project will use art to tie together narratives of displacement in the Middle East and Philadelphia, but the travel ban has proven to be a bump in the road for one of its artist residents.
Oct. 7, 2016 12:41 pm
Why ethical redevelopment is just an idea — for now
The real challenge is figuring out how it can actually work in historically marginalized urban communities.
Aug. 31, 2016 3:02 pm
Check your privilege and revisit Yasmine Mustafa’s TEDxPhiladelphia talk
"I can't help but think about what my life would have been like if we had never come here," said the ROAR for Good cofounder in the talk. "I was given a chance to transform my birth lottery ticket, and I did."
Jun. 21, 2016 12:27 pm
Why the Philadelphia Public History Truck’s latest exhibit examines displacement in Chinatown
The third iteration of artist Erin Bernard's hyperlocal archival project focuses not only on the Chinese American experience, but on that of the “displaced and unhoused” generally.
Feb. 19, 2015 2:09 pm
Equitable Development: Philly CDCs Call for Strong Commitments From the Next Mayor.
Sandy Salzman, executive director of NKCDC, speaking at announcement of PACDC policy platform With the mayoral race approaching, the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) announced the release of a policy platform Wednesday on how to make development more equitable in rapidly changing neighborhoods. The platform, “Beyond Gentrification, Toward Equitable Development,” contains 19 recommendations […]