Failure by Design: How “Urban Renewal” Fueled an Uprising, and How “Economic Ecosystems” May Prevent One
Part I: “The Big Bang” As a lifelong resident of West Baltimore, community activist, and educator,…
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Whiteness..The Original Bullshit Job: Race, Slavery & Why People Hate Their Work
By Lawrence Grandpre David Graeber’s book Bullshit Jobs: A Theory argues most jobs are depressing…
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‘Puff-Piece’ Politics: On Fake Reparations & How Legal Weed Could Increase Racial Inequality
By Lawrence Grandpre Introduction: The Rise of Legal Weed As Political Talking Point Similar to Medicare…
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“Hearts & Minds” In Harlem: “Domestic Neocolonialism” & the Ford Foundation’s Co-Option of Black Power
With a Vietnam tested playbook, the Ford Foundation waged war vs. Black radicalism in NYC. Their weapons;…
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