Political Education

“What Happened to My Hood? Gentrification & Displacement in Philadelphia:” These questions introduce the workshop that tells the story of Philadelphia neighborhoods and the removal of historically oppressed communities from the early 20th century until the present. With the understanding that these are ongoing processes, this workshop seeks to incorporate collective solutions to this collective…

This workshop makes historical connections to the current Philadelphia landscape with the administrations of Rizzo, Goode, Street, Nutter, and others. Specifically highlighting the impact of these administrations on Black people, POC, and poor people, this workshop explores the remnants of their legacies on the present day.

“Race, Class & Classroom:” Every child and their family deserve equitable opportunities to learn and live well. But it’s critical to remember that education _______ at every level is contentious, emotional and all about the messaging. Ultimately, the broad messages big decisions send, determine how students and families understand society and their place in it.In…

“Race, Space and Opportunity:” This workshop explores how racialized messaging is embedded in urban planning.  Whose stories are marginalized in American narratives? How is access to the “American Dream” limited based on the neighborhood someone is born into? How is this linked to race? What messages does this send about our worth?

Philadelphia Assembled: In a year-long pop-up series of teach-ins on gentrification, Philadelphia residents shared their experiences of gentrification and learned about some of its causes. This culminated in PHL Assembled Reconstruction Atmosphere, an art initiative sponsored by the Philadelphia Art Museum. This project was done in coalition with Women’s Community Revitalization Project/Philadelphia Coalition for Affordable…