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 →
Strides: Update 3, part 2
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 →
Strides: Update 3, part 1
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? Where? H.E.R.E.
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 →