Investment in Cultural Centers as Part of Infrastructure Reparations

06/25/23

“Why can investment in cultural centers be a part of infrastructure reparations?”

Marginalized communities often have community centers destroyed as part of their oppression. Whether it be the demolition of Black-owned blues clubs in West Oakland during highway construction, the gentrification of Romani communities in Europe, or the pulverization of synagogues during the shoah, the story is similar. These places often served as structural support for communities. To rebuild these community connections, it would be wise to grant funding for such cultural centers. This is why governments should consider Investment in Cultural Centers as Part of Infrastructure Reparations.

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