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My Black Space
My Black Space — hosted by Paul Bauknight Jr., urbanist, designer, educator, spatial justice activist, and founder and president of the Center for Transformative Urban Design— features candid conversations about spatial justice, community empowerment, and the lived experiences of people in urban spaces. We'll delve into how design and policy intersect with race, culture, and equity.
My Black Space
Latest Episodes
Heritage Park and the Promise of Better Housing with Councilmember Pearll Warren
Heritage Park is a housing crisis and a warning about what happens when communities are promised “better” and still end up fighting mold, failing windows, water intrusion, and displacement. Minneapolis Councilmember Pearl Warren joi...
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Architectural Justice: How Architects Can Lead Social Change
In this engaging interview, Heather Wilson, EVP and CEO of AIA Oregon, shares her journey from urban planning to leading the architectural p...
Disrupting the Status Quo in Urban Design with Liz Ogbu
In this insightful interview, Liz Ogbu, a designer, urbanist, and spatial justice activist, shares her journey from architecture to transforming unjust urban environments. She discusses the importance of racia...
Land and Justice: A Conversation with Tsedey Betru
In this episode, Paul Bauknight welcomes Tsedey Betru, the director of Just Communities. They discuss Tsedey's journey from Ethiopia to Memphis,...
Balancing Community and Neighborhood Development – with Alexa Bush
In this conversation, Paul Bauknight speaks with Alexa Bush, the former Planning Director for the City of Detroit, about the rich history of Detroit, the challenges and opportunities in community and neighborhood development, and the importance...