Akira Drake Rodriguez's guest appearances

Akira Drake Rodriguez

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

Bending the Arc

Elon Musk

Dwayne Johnson

Kiel Moe

Charlie Munger

Eric Johnson

Jonathan Feldman

David Thompson

Wes Jones

Jimenez Lai

Joanna Grant

David Briggs

Richard Lee

Kevin Wong

Alexis Kraft

Paul Petrunia

OwlTail

In this episode we talk with Dr. Akira Drake Rodriguez, Assistant Professor at the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania and Research Affiliate with the National Initiative of Mixed-Income Communities. Dr. Rodriguez co-authored as essay for the What Works Volume with Majeedah Rashid that applies a Black feminist lens to the issue of mixed-income community development. In our conversation we examine the tension between community development and community organizing and Dr. Drake Rodriguez introduces us to the notion of Black feminist-centered organizing as an approach to navigating this tension. She describes the specific case of Nicetown CDC on the north side of Philadelphia as a case of Black feminist-centered community organizing in action. National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities What Works to Promote Inclusive, Equitable Communities Volume Website Akira Drake Rodriguez.Majeedah Rashid.2020.Black Feminist-Centered Community Organizing as a Framework for Developing Inclusive Mixed-Income Communities: Nicetown CDC’s Village Network and Outreach Initiatives in Philadelphia

In this episode we talk with Dr. Akira Drake Rodriguez, Assistant Professor at the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania and Research Affiliate with the National Initiative of Mixed-Income Communities. Dr. Rodriguez co-authored as essay for the What Works Volume with Majeedah Rashid that applies a Black feminist lens to the issue of mixed-income community development. In our conversation we examine the tension between community development and community organizing and Dr. Drake Rodriguez introduces us to the notion of Black feminist-centered organizing as an approach to navigating this tension. She describes the specific case of Nicetown CDC on the north side of Philadelphia as a case of Black feminist-centered community organizing in action. <a href="https://case.edu/socialwork/nimc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities</a> <a href="https://case.edu/socialwork/nimc/resources/what-works-volume" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Works to Promote Inclusive, Equitable Communities Volume Website</a> <a href="https://case.edu/socialwork/nimc/sites/case.edu.nimc/files/2020-07/DrakeRodriguez.WWV_.BlackFeministCommunityOrganizing.2020_edited.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Akira Drake Rodriguez.Majeedah Rashid.2020.Black Feminist-Centered Community Organizing as a Framework for Developing Inclusive Mixed-Income Communities: Nicetown CDC’s Village Network and Outreach Initiatives in Philadelphia</a>

Episode 7: Dr. Akira Drake Rodriguez

Bryan Lee

Mabel O. Wilson

Mabel O Wilson is a Professor and the Associate Director of the Institute for Research in African American Studies at Columbia University within the GSAPP. Bryan Lee is a Design Principal of Colloqate and a national Design Justice Advocate. Akira Drake Rodriguez is a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design and School of Social Policy &amp; Practice. The Midnight Charette is now The Second Studio. SUBSCRIBE  •  Apple Podcasts  • YouTube   • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.   •  After Hours (AH): Casual conversations about everyday life.  •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.  •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.

Mabel O Wilson is a Professor and the Associate Director of the Institute for Research in African American Studies at Columbia University within the GSAPP. Bryan Lee is a Design Principal of Colloqate and a national Design Justice Advocate. Akira Drake Rodriguez is a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania’s Weitzman School of Design and School of Social Policy &amp; Practice. The Midnight Charette is now <a href="https://www.secondstudiopod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Second Studio</a>. SUBSCRIBE  • <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-second-studio-design-and-architecture-show/id1223815551" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>  • <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUWyNdjf3Gu6_3gpwq9Yu2Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>  • <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3TVq5fuaZPSzlD84bk3Oqj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> CONNECT  • <a href="https://www.secondstudiopod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website: www.secondstudiopod.com</a> • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secondstudiopod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/secondstudiopod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/SecondStudioPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  <a href="https://www.secondstudiopod.com/interviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interviews</a>: Interviews with industry leaders.   •  <a href="https://www.secondstudiopod.com/after-hours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">After Hours</a> (AH): Casual conversations about everyday life.  •  <a href="https://www.secondstudiopod.com/design-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Reviews</a>: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.  •  <a href="https://www.secondstudiopod.com/fellow-designer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fellow Designer</a>: Tips for designers.

#184 - Racism and Cities with Mabel O. Wilson, Akira Drake Rodriguez, and Bryan Lee