HILD 7A Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Sustainable South Bronx, Green Building, Environmental Stewardship
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Signs of racial progress and 21st century approaches to organizing. Hip hop moguls: an empowering business model: fo(cid:396)(cid:271)es fi(cid:448)e (cid:862)(cid:449)ealthiest hip hop a(cid:396)tists(cid:863) = ea(cid:374) (cid:862)didd(cid:455)(cid:863) combs, dr. dre, jay z, Birdman, and drake: their wealth comes mostly from business ventures/production, not from making their own music, they have helped create a new musician businessperson model, giving them more control over career and wealth. New models of african american organizing: sustainable south bronx (ssbx) Founded by african american marjora carter in 2001. Seeks to solve postindustrial problems and environmental concerns simultaneously. South bronx suffers terrible pollution, and carter wanted to make the a(cid:396)ea (cid:862)g(cid:396)ee(cid:374)(cid:863) A greenway was developed, expanding waterfront access, green and recreational space. Prepares low-income nyc residents for full-time jobs in the green collar sector, jobs meant to protect the environment and restore urban green space. Training includes: green construction (using renewable materials, etc. , basic techniques to increase energy efficiency in homes, green technologies such as solar power.
