Breaking Bread: Stories of Black Communities in Transition

Redevelopment and Community Benefits

Kumsa Baker from the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN) talks with Sage Bankasingh about his work with Community Benefits Agreements and how it has implemented actionable change, positively impacting Black communities in Toronto.  
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 

Mobilizing Communities

Shannon Spencer has a conversation with Beryl-Ann Mark, resident and community leader in Parkdale. Beryl-Ann talks about her experiences as a community leader in Parkdale and the importance of mobilizing communities. 
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 

Practicing Equitable Redevelopment

This week we continue the conversation between Kaydeen Bankasingh and Anyika Mark from Black Urbanism Toronto (BUTO). They discuss what practicing equitable redevelopment looks like within communities and existing frameworks. 
 
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 

Equitable Redevelopment and Agency Advocacy

Kaydeen Bankasingh and Anyika Mark from Black Urbanism Toronto (BUTO) discuss the ways the organization provides support and advocates for the equitable redevelopment of Black communities in Toronto.  
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 

Equitable Redevelopment and Resident Advocacy

Trudy-Ann Powell joins Kaydeen Bankasingh in a conversation about equitable redevelopment. As a resident of Lawrence Heights and a community leader, Trudy-Ann shares her experience advocating for the equitable and fair redevelopment of her community.  
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 

Demystifying Heritage: Heritage Preservation and Community Engagement

Kaydeen Bankasingh and Gary Miedema continue their conversation on heritage in Toronto. This week they discuss the impact and need for community engagement in heritage preservation. 
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 
 

Demystifying Heritage: Introduction to Heritage

Kaydeen Bankasingh discusses all things heritage with Gary Miedema, Project Manager for Heritage Planning. In the first of a two-part episode, Kaydeen and Gary define heritage and heritage preservation in the City of Toronto.  
 
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 

How Redevelopment Impacts Black Residents

Shannon Spencer talks with Baliqis Hirshu, resident of Lawrence Heights, about her experience with Revitalization and the impact it's had on her. They talk about her history in the community, how redevelopment reformed her community involvement, and her hopes for Lawrence Heights. 
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 

How Redevelopment Impacts Black Businesses

Hosts Paida and Shannon talk with Jason McDonald, business owner on Eglinton West, also known as Little Jamaica. He talks about his experience running a business as the neighbourhood undergoes redevelopment.
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown 

How Redevelopment Impacts Black Communities

Kaydeen Bankasingh talks with Shannon Spencer on the impacts of redevelopment, from a theoretical perspective.  
Music: The Shift by Zakisha Brown