Today, June 19th or Juneteenth, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Rather than airing a show, we are dedicating this day to reading and reflecting on America’s history of racial injustice and the ways in which racism has permeated our policies and, in particular, our cities. 

If you’re interested in going on this journey with us, here’s a short list of some readings that explore issues of equity and racial justice from the angle of making cities more inclusive. 

• The Case for Reparations (Ta-Nehisi Coates, Atlantic) https://bit.ly/3hIYjUz
• The Address Book: What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth, and Power (Deirdre Mask) https://bit.ly/3fEM6Pa
• When the protests end, fixing cities will not begin or end with buildings (Ron Thompson, GGWash)  https://bit.ly/2UXAFKB
• Urban Density: Confronting the Distance Between Desire and Disparity (Jay Pitter, Azure) https://bit.ly/2Yby2Xk
• How to End Anti-Blackness in Cities (Alissa Walker, Curbed) https://bit.ly/3hK86tB

Please let us know your thoughts — or recommendations for other reads — by emailing us at [email protected]