“Gentrification is not solely about removing people. It is removing the cultural and community support people have built with each other.”

These are just some of the very insightful words Joyce shared with me during our podcast episode which dealt with the topic of gentrification, urban planning, development and their interconnections with anti-blackness, land and immigration.

Joyce, who is currently studying Urban Planning at Queens University, graciously accepted to come on my podcast and discuss an issue that I know has probably impacted many of you watching this short clip. Not only were her words insightful, they were mind opening and profound. Thank you Joyce for taking the time to discuss this topic with me as it is one that impacts Black folks globally. Community is further destabilized when people are removed from their homes not only because of the physical displacement, but the communal and cultural one as well.

As always, catch the rest of the episode on all platforms by going to the link in my bio. You can also find the information on where to reach me in my Linktree too :). Make sure you also reach out to Joyce (@shakenawanyi on IG) if you have any follow up questions. This is only Part ONE so make sure to watch this space to catch Part 2 !

Happy listening!