Sponsored: Orlando P. Bailey of Urban Consulate sits down with Candice Fortman of Outlier Media to talk about the news and information needs of those most underserved by traditional journalism
Sponsored: Orlando Bailey of Urban Consulate sits down with Detroit artists India Solomon & Sheefy McFly at The Cochrane House to talk about the role of artists in city-building.
Sponsored: Orlando Bailey of Urban Consulate sits down with Detroit artists India Solomon & Sheefy McFly at The Cochrane House to talk about the role of artists in city-building
Sponsored: Organizer, designer & planner Dasjon Jordan of Broad Community Connections in New Orleans sits down with Orlando Bailey of Urban Consulate in Detroit to share what he is dreaming for the future of his city.
Angelique Power of Skillman Foundation sits down with Orlando P. Bailey of Urban Consulate to discuss power, privilege, truth-telling, trust & repair to build more just and equitable communities
“It’s incredible to watch the amplification of Black thought,” says Bilal. “That’s an absolutely essential part of city-building making every voice heard.” “Storytelling has the power to heal,” says Lane Smith. “It has the power to bridge connections. It has the power to build relationships where there weren’t any.” “Let’s start to engineer cultural joy in schools,” says Bilal. “I want all of us to wake up ready for joy!” Lane Smith agrees. “When you have joy that overflows, it’s infectious. It impacts everyone.” To join Urban Consulate’s virtual watch party and Q&A on Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. ET, RSVP here.
“People say if your schools are better, your community would be better,” says Cooper Reed. “I say, if your community is better, schools would be better.” “If we elders are the foundation,” asks Jacque, “what are we helping the next generation build on it?” “One of my dreams is that we listen to the children,” says Jacque. “They are dreaming their own future. They don’t need us to dream it for them.” Cooper Reed agrees. She is inspired by young people. “They are so caring, so not egotistical, so smart. It’s their turn, and they’re using their gifts.”
“It takes a lot of courage to create disruption in systems that don’t work for people,” says Ryan. “And it seems to me our community residents do that every day.” “Some of us are quick to propose solutions,” says Coffey. “We haven’t done our listening to those who have been doing this a long time.” To join Urban Consulate’s virtual watch party and Q&A on Wednesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. ET, RSVP here. Watch the complete fourth episode below: You Might Also Like Our Arts & Culture Email Digest Once a month, we’ll send you the best of Next City’s reporting on how communities are building power through art and simply making life more interesting. Learn more about creative placemaking in cities, how communities are reimagining monuments and memorials, and how museums and other legacy cultural institutions are reshaping themselves for the 21st century. Subscribe now to never miss a story!
“When Black people move ahead, the world moves forward,” says Pearce. “What’s so great is that our dreams are so possible. We can do it!” “Absolutely!” agrees Mesfin Johnson. “This is what the oppressor seeks to do to rob us of our dreams, our aspirations, our visions, our hopes. And so a form of revolution is to dream.” To join Urban Consulate’s virtual watch party and Q&A on Wednesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. ET, RSVP here. Watch the complete third episode below: Next City Needs Your Support to Respond to Coronavirus With the federal response slow, at best, cities once again must lead the way forward. Next City is covering cities response, including ways to feed the hungry, house the homeless, protect minority small businesses, and more. We have so many stories to tell, but we need your support to make that possible.Yes! I want to donate.