City Strides to the Countryside
A city-dwelling African American millennial's journey to a home in the country and all she learns along the way
The Atlantic, September Issue 2019 An article by Vann R. Newkirk II The Great Land Robbery "The shameful story of how 1 million black families have been ripped from their farms" Excerpt: "In 1900, according to the historian James C. Cobb, black landowners in Tunica County outnumbered white ones three to one. According to the... Continue Reading →
Image: Vecteezy.com In 2017, before the idea of moving to Vermont ever came to mind, I simply wanted to find a way to spend more time in nature. I found it challenging figuring out how (I don’t have a car), where and with whom. At one point, my longing for a life I did not actually have was... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Strides: Update 3, my latest update on real-life moves towards a home in the country, on a budget, as a Black, American, Millenial, Female. ••• Connecting Over the past several months, I had the privilege of connecting with Professor Emily Bernard and Professor Jonathan Howard, in thinking through the following topics, respectively: the complexity and nuance of black identity... Continue Reading →
What is my focus H.E.R.E.? H - Housing Affordability & Sustainability E - Economic Justice & Opportunity R - Racial Justice & Reconciliation E - Environmental Justice & Stewardship H.E.R.E. are the four pillars of this project. These are the four passions that inspire me to to track my personal journey toward homeownership in... Continue Reading →
