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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>We know racism is entrenched in our systems and institutions, but what about our cities and public spaces?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In <em>The Diaspora of Belonging</em>, author Jay Sharma explores the history of systemic racism, structural oppression, and state-sanctioned discrimination and injustice as it relates to urban settings. Drawing on 12 unique cities across the country, Sharma demonstrates how calculated decisions regarding our cities are, and how those in power have weaponized the built environment for decades.</p><p><br></p><p>Covering topics that range from residential segregation, zoning, suburbanization, and urban renewal to ghettoization, immigration, deindustrialization, the tech industry, and more, <em>The Diaspora of Belonging </em>makes it ardently clear that America has always neglected to make inclusive spaces. Perhaps more importantly, it dissects the collective disdain for gentrification, and highlights the pervasiveness of poverty in America. </p><p><br></p><p>Explore the connections between justice and design, economics and identity, and segregation and community in <em>The Diaspora of Belonging</em>. Let it challenge and inspire you to make our cities and neighborhoods better places for us all.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Sharma clearly explains to readers how economic and racially-motivated policies and decisions have disrupted the ways in which American cities operate. In tying gentrification to stories of displacement and belonging, we are presented with considerable information about the links between economics, design, health, and community. This book is a must read." - Sumbul Siddiqui, Mayor of Cambridge, MA</p><p><br></p><p>"<em>The Diaspora of Belonging</em> uses gentrification as a lens to look at city cultures, economics, colonialism, racism, and identity. But it is also a celebration of people, possibility and cities, reminding us that ultimately, we must make the places we live more just and sustainable for all." - Julian Agyeman, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University</p><p><br></p><p>"Jay offers a dynamic voice on how racism and discrimination work in physical spaces through urban planning and gentrification. <em>The Diaspora of Belonging</em> explains why we need to make our cities more equitable and inviting for everyone." - Arnobio Morelix, Author of <em>The Great Reboot</em></p><p><br></p><br>

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