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Mamadou Saidou, , Showcase, Immigration, Bio ELL, Park Slope Collegiate, shelters, integration, work permit, 0In my opinion the best model for integrating immigrants are foreigners welcomed in the different refusal centers, but the...
Segregation’s Devastating Effect on Infrastructure
Charlie, , Showcase, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Environment & World, showcase, infrastructure, segregation, 1Infrastructure is the foundation of a society, but have you ever stopped to consider the hidden costs of segregation?...
Atlanta’s Urban Dynamics: A Deeper Dive
Kenneth, , Showcase, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SLA@Beeber, Traffic, Histrory, 15This study shows how Atlanta’s urban development maintains historical segregation. By analyzing policies, initiatives, and community responses, it reveals...
The state of traffic in Atlanta has been driven by decades of racism and attempts at segregation from the...
Unbridled Apathy towards Historical Landmarks
Jordan, , Showcase, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Fall 2023, history, SLA@Beeber, Traffic, 11The article “A Traffic Jam in Atlanta” discusses the underlying issue of segregation as a major contributor to the...
Where Does Atlanta’s Deep Route of Bad Traffic Come From?
Luvly, , Showcase, History, trafficjam, SLA @ Beeber, 6In the article “A Traffic Jam in Atlanta Would Seem to Have Nothing to Do with Slavery. But Look...
Traffic in Atlanta Ramifications of slavery
Richard, , Showcase, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SLA@Beeber, Traffic, 20When we talk about the Traffic Jam in Atlanta, it brings me to the question of How does the...
Modern Segregation: Dirty Streets & Sweet Treats
Kelsey, , Showcase, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Environment & World, Fall 2023, #segregation, #history, #Slabeeber, #historcismlens, #redlining, 0The Legacy of Segregation in Today’s Cities The infrastructure of urban cities is a modern reflection of the country’s...
Uncovering Maltreatment in Metropolitan Development
Kaylin, , Black Lives Matter, Rights, History, Social Class, This is America, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Showcase, Race Relations, SLA @ Beeber, Marxism, SLA@Beeber Critcal Lens, 0Addressing social injustices through urban planning in Philadelphia and Atlanta Philadelphia, PA is a city known for its history...
Growing up in Philadelphia, I’ve witnessed many different changes in the infrastructure and can see how it can tie...
Uncovering Atlanta’s Untold Legacy
Asa, , Showcase, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Fall 2023, Sociological Lens, Traffic, SLA@Beeber, 12Exploring the Impact of Discrimination on Atlanta’s Urban Development As I immerse myself in the profound photograph captured by...
Introduction to Kruse’s Perspective on Urban Planning and Traffic Jams In Kruse’s piece on traffic jams, a profound contextualization...
Revving Up Racial Tensions
Jenna, , Showcase, Race Relations, History, Critical Courageous Conversations, Gentrification, Fall 2023, SLA@Beeber, Socio-Political/racial Lens, 14The central theme of “ A Traffic Jam” in the framework of The 1619 Project, breaks down how the...
Tracing the Roots of Atlanta’s
Abduljaleel, , Showcase, Fall 2023, SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber Critcal Lens, 2Uncovering Systemic Racism in Atlanta’s Historical Narrative As we delve into Kevin M. Through Kruse’s reflections on Atlanta’s history,...
Uncovering Hidden Meanings: Atlanta’s Highways and Slavery Have you ever visited an art museum and found yourself struggling to...
America’s Enduring Legacy
Aftahi, , Showcase, Race Relations, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Fall 2023, Critical Lens, SLA@Beeber, 6Since the times of slavery, racial discrimination has been deeply rooted in American society, permeating various aspects of social...
Urban Renewal: A Black Lens
Jacey, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, World Connections, Showcase, Race Relations, History, history, connections, SLA@Beeber, urban planning, 6The article “A Traffic Jam in Atlanta” may not initially appear to have any connection to slavery. However, upon...
The separation between communities
Jeremy, , Politics, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Showcase, SLA@Beeber, Marxism, 16Thesis statement: This article is yet another instance of how people from different social classes are kept apart from...
The city of Atlanta, much like other cities in the United States, has been significantly influenced by its history...
The article “Traffic Jam” delves into the unexpected connection between slavery and traffic congestion on Atlanta’s interstate highway. It...
The Oppressive Truth Behind Traffic
Akina, , Showcase, History, Slavery, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, SLA@Beeber, MARTA, 7The traffic in Atlanta is not a coincidence, but rather a result of a long history of discrimination that...
Urban Planning Shapes Diversity
Morgan, , Showcase, Gentrification, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, SLA@Beeber, Philadelphia Native, 5Look at the different neighborhoods in your city and observe who resides in each setting. The demographics of each...
“The Unjust Past Unleashed
Jonathan, , History, Showcase, SLA@Beeber, The 1619 project, Historical Lens, 2Atlanta’s traffic jams are more than just annoying delays—they’re linked to a history of discrimination and inequality. In the...
Segregational Trauma within City Infrastructure
Aaron, , Showcase, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, SLA@Beeber, Marxism, 1Historical Segregation and Its Impact on Modern Urban Infrastructure The presence of historical segregation is evident in modern urban...
Traffic Jam Jammed In Traffic
Damaurion, , Showcase, Slavery, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, #SLA@Beeber, #Critical Lens, 0In the article “Traffic Jam in Atlanta” by Kevin M.Kruse “What this traffic jam has to do with slavery...
Impact of Segregation on Infrastructure
Charlie, , History, Slavery, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Race Relations, SLA@Beeber, 1619 Project, critical race theory, 4“A Traffic Jam” by Kevin Kruse highlights the lasting impact of discriminatory policies on modern cities such as Atlanta....
Paving the Road to Racial Injustice
Jayla, , Showcase, Housing, This is America, SLA@Beeber, 1619project, 2“Unlocking the Truth: The Hidden Facets of Systemic Discrimination and the Fight for Equal Rights” The notorious traffic jams...
Standing Together: Fighting City Injustice
Somaia, , Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, History, trafficjam, SLA@Beeber, HistoricalLens, 2The history of Atlanta’s urban development, influenced by racial segregation and political decisions, reveals systemic racism’s impact on the...
Kevin Kruse talks about a Traffic Jam in Atlanta which could involve segregation or does it have a deeper...
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