Four Degrees to the Streets is excited to celebrate Black History Month with two episodes that focus on Black history, community, and planning. This week, Nimo and Jas talk with Kristen Jeffers (she/her), also known as The Black Urbanist. Her multimedia platform highlights Black Queer Feminist Urbanist design, planning, and practice. Later this month, episode 6 will feature a panel of Black business owners from around the country! Press play to hear:

• Reflections on the development of Black planners and policymakers throughout history using formal and informal education
• Diversifying and expanding the AICP certification process  
• A look ahead at land-use planning development strategies in the Black community during the Biden Administration 
• 20-second hot takes on current planning trends like ride-sharing, Airbnb, etc. 

Thank you for listening and tune in every-other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets.

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Resources: 

The Black Urbanist Resources

The Black Urbanist Patreon: newsletter, educational videos, resources

Accredited Planning Program

Wikipedia sites:

Urban Planning

List of urban theorists

List of urban planners

History of Slavery

Benjamin Banneker

Maggie L. Walker - First Black Woman to Own a Bank