In today’s episode, Justin educates us on the questions we should be asking about our neighborhoods. He shares how to find your voice while highlighting the important role black and brown people can play in the world of philanthropy. Today’s episode will be full of gems so make sure to share your favorite moment with us over on Twitter and Instagram at @blackimagination. You can also view this episode and catch up on others by visiting and subscribing to our youtube channel The Institute of Black Imagination. You can find this and more content on IBI Digital at, blackimagination.com. And without further ado, the exceptional, Justin Garrett Moore.

Things mentioned

Meridian-Kessler - neighborhood

Cleo W. Blackburn- Educator

Hilyard Robinson - Architect

Elizabeth Alexander - American poet and the president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

What to Read

Multitude: War and Democracy in the Age of Empire  by Michael Hardt & Antonio Negri 

The Trayvon Generation by Elizabeth Alexander

Urban Planning and the African-American Community: In the Shadows by June Manning Thomas, Marsha Ritzdorf 

What to listen to

The Ghetto - Donny Hathaway

Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder

Alright - Kendrick Lamar

Who to follow

Follow Justin Garrett Moore on IG @j.g.moore

Learn more about him at Justin Garrett Moore

This conversation was recorded on August 6th, 2022.

Host Dario Calmese 

Producer: Coniqua Johnson 

Visual Art Direction and Designs: 

River Wildmen, Adam Selah, Will Domingue

Director of Digital Content: Vicky Garcia

Bookings: K.T. Thompson

Original Music composed by Adam Radice

Audio Edited by Adam Radice

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