This series of two digital forums will explore the relationship between race and the region. Topics include historical, contemporary and forward-thinking discussions of community policing, the idea of “who belongs where,” the implications of gentrification and urban renewal, access to green spaces, and programs fostering a healthier sense of belonging in natural spaces for BIPOC.
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Race & Space in the Lehigh Valley: Where We Are and Where We’ve Been
October 14 at 6:30pm
The first of these forums will focus on “Race and Space in the Lehigh Valley: Where We Are and Where We’ve Been” exploring the historical context of sociocultural and socioeconomic factors leading up to the current landscape in the Lehigh Valley.
www.tinyurl.com/RaceAndSpaceLV
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Race & Space in the Lehigh Valley: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
October 21st at 6:30pm
The second discussion will focus on “Race and Space in the Lehigh Valley: Where We Are and Where We’re Going” and discuss current efforts to foster access to and a sense of belonging in natural spaces for BIPOC in the Lehigh Valley, as well as best practices and strategies to this end in the arts and urban development.
www.tinyurl.com/RaceAndSpaceLV