Urban Consulate: Building Black Futures

216 Winder Street,Detroit MI 48201

27 October, 2021

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Join Urban Consulate and Building Community Value to hear how artists are developing a new hub for Black culture & innovation in Memphis A landmark tower and factory in the historically Black neighborhood of Orange Mound in Memphis, vacant for 20 years, is now getting a makeover — into an ambitious mixed-use development for Black art, entrepreneurship, retail & housing. Led by a collective of artists from Unapologetic and Tone, this 7-acre site is no small undertaking. How are they making it happen? Join Urban Consulate host Orlando P. Bailey at The Cochrane House in Detroit for a candid conversation with co-developer and music producer James Dukes (aka IMAKEMADBEATS), CEO of Unapologetic: The Cochrane House, 216 Winder Street, Detroit, MI 48201Seating at 6:30pm; Filming begins at 7pm ET (doors closed)Limited seating available for live studio audienceThis will be filmed for Next City and future broadcastMasks required & temp checks at doorFree to the public, all age welcomePresented in partnership with Building Community Value, Next City, The Cochrane House and Afrochine. Made possible thanks to support from the Ford Foundation. Urban Consulate brings people together to share ideas for more just and equitable communities. To learn more, visit UrbanConsulate.com and follow @UrbanConsulate on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & YouTube. Urban Consulate brings people together to share ideas for better cities. UrbanConsulate.com