The Movement by the People:

THE ARCHITECTS OF FREEDOM AND LIBERATION TRAIL

The 19^th Century Fight for Freedom for All

The Transformational Century – The Evolutionary Years of America 

  

Once upon a time in the United States of America, when the Country was still young, Patriotic Glory rose to a higher level of the responsibility of the activities and pursuits of Americas citizens – not the politicians but the people, America was not only divided between the states of the north and the south, but in the Rights and the Wrongs of a people in a thriving society and a growing nation. Therefore America needed a cause a Glorious Cause which would bring the society into  a much more Civilized State and Abolitionist and Anti-slavery proponents filled this need for America to strive for  a country where all are free to build their own futures. The new Visionaries of America struggled for the liberation and freedom of those that did not have it and rallied against those who took advantage of those freedoms. This was The Glorious Cause – A Visionary cause and philosophy led by Abolitionist – the people that would bring about A New Nation, A new republic and a new democracy for all – a society that is not just for the gentlemen of property and standing.

THE ARCHITECTS OF FREEDOM AND LIBERATION TRAIL (The Liberators Trail)

Concept plan for Architects of Freedom Trail, Liberation Plaza, & Time Capsule of The Boston Riot of 1835 and the Twentieth anniversary of 1855 at Stacy Hall – 46 Washington street (at Cornhill).

As Tribute to the Architects of Freedom and Country when The True Revolution was the Glorious Cause – The Intersection of Americas Crossroad to freedom (The Walk of Fame)

A new historic trial is planned for the city of Boston which will not only be a boost for Tourism which will bring economic development to Boston, The trail will shed light upon much of Bostons history and Bostons Roots which has been sidelined to Bostons 18th century history during Americas  struggle for independence during 1776 Colonial Era. The battle for True Freedom in America extended over nearly another 100 years until the political recconstution of this country during the later half of the 19th century.

The new trail is to be named “The Architects of Freedom and Liberation Trail” which will emphasize Americas original Liberators or Abolitionist during Americas early period of economic development and literary address and concern for the future of the country. Who sought to build and create a better foundation for the country by striving for the constitutional rights of America’s enslaved population during that period and addressing the issues of America’s constitution and other founding documents. The trail reflects upon a time when the country was much divided literally and ideologically.

The trail also emphasizes Boston’s Roots in Abolitionist history as the main foundation for the True – Completion of an American Revolution, which is The True Revolution – The struggle for the end of Slavery and slave law in America.

The trails focus is based upon The Boston riot of 1835, it represents the epicenter of national abolitionist developments therefore it is a combination of other historical trails connected to the Boston Roots- Architects Of Freedom/Liberation Trail,

The Black Heritage Trail, The Woman’s Heritage Trail and the Abolitionist Trail/Boston’s Freedom Trial Trail.

Sites on the Architects of Freedom Trail are to raise the consciousness about 19th Century America as America transformers from a Colonial nation into a thriving nation of Commercial and Industrial invention – In essence The Birth of the Nation after years of huge equality gaps due to the predominance of Slavery and slave laws in America – which needed to be brought to an end.

The 20th Century: Political Leadership and Changing America, The Shirley Chisholm Factor

 

Shirley Chisholms Presidential Campaign - revolutionized America during the 1970′s and became a revolutionary woman known around the world for bringing change to America and one of the top 10 most important women in the world/history. She constructed the foundation for the renewed and revolutionized American society of TODAY.

Email: Progressivedge@gmail.com or Black-History@live.com    

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Copyright Joseph Edgecombe, FACTS

 

 

Americas Architectural Deficit & the Plight of the Black Architect

National Black Architects Month /Forum & Summit of Community Building Agenda

From Shirley Chisholm 1972 to Barack Obama 2009: Campaigns for Change in America

The 36 Year Struggle to Create Change in America Our American Nation –

Joseph C Edgecombe,

This conference investigates the progress of America and the African-Americans as a community of progressive people in the United States as well as  the Afro-American /Black (& minority) Architect, Designer/planner on the architectural scene / world landscape – also the course verifies through reading and participation, we analyze weather Afro- American (Architectural) professionals  are part of the American Infrastructure or American Dream and history, or are they a part of  American Myths and fallacy of a fictional non-factual American propaganda of invisibility of Racial diversity. The question of an American Crisis in world architectural diversity and being a class of survivalist – composed or outcast culture or world invisibility who are juxtaposed to the mainstream American dream is also in question as we form the foundation and frontiers of this new millennium of society and culture.

The symposium/ conference and festival is a weekly experience into the world of progressive architecture/development and progressive urban/community planning – establishing a standard guide or foundation of understanding of how these professionals manage to survive and compete to be in the successful mainstream of business and events. Black/Afro-American Architectural Professionals are facing a world built against them and this course is pursues how to go about creating awareness and consciousness of cultural heritage / U.S. historical progress. The near turn of the century progress which makes this country a factual whole and not a fictional glossed over reality – superficial nation or false image based myth generating culture is also studied in projecting the next century of architecture and culture in U.S. /American and world cultures.

Ebbing into the future and leaping into the future is a question of architecture and race as the class progresses we will verify and study if the black race has been handicapped and held back from this architectural leap into the future, present mainstream business/recognition and technical and artistic dream.

The question of foreign and white American dominance is studied, as we verify the creative genius and power of this country and who possesses it and why America has chosen not to promote the creative architectural/artistic genius of the population and profession of black architecture.  Americans economic Power and pride also belongs to black America, but if black architecture/culture is outcast an a victim of racism, disempowerment and a history of neglect – is America losing it’s world identification, place, power and viability as a progressive nation?

 

Americas Architectural Deficit & the Plight of the Black Architect

National Black Architects Month /Forum & Summit of Community Building Agenda

From Shirley Chisholm 1972 to Barack Obama 2009: Campaigns for Change in America

The 36 Year Struggle to Create Change in America Our American Nation –

Joseph C Edgecombe,

This conference investigates the progress of America and the African-Americans as a community of progressive people in the United States as well as  the Afro-American /Black (& minority) Architect, Designer/planner on the architectural scene / world landscape – also the course verifies through reading and participation, we analyze weather Afro- American (Architectural) professionals  are part of the American Infrastructure or American Dream and history, or are they a part of  American Myths and fallacy of a fictional non-factual American propaganda of invisibility of Racial diversity. The question of an American Crisis in world architectural diversity and being a class of survivalist – composed or outcast culture or world invisibility who are juxtaposed to the mainstream American dream is also in question as we form the foundation and frontiers of this new millennium of society and culture.

The symposium/ conference and festival is a weekly experience into the world of progressive architecture/development and progressive urban/community planning – establishing a standard guide or foundation of understanding of how these professionals manage to survive and compete to be in the successful mainstream of business and events. Black/Afro-American Architectural Professionals are facing a world built against them and this course is pursues how to go about creating awareness and consciousness of cultural heritage / U.S. historical progress. The near turn of the century progress which makes this country a factual whole and not a fictional glossed over reality – superficial nation or false image based myth generating culture is also studied in projecting the next century of architecture and culture in U.S. /American and world cultures.

Ebbing into the future and leaping into the future is a question of architecture and race as the class progresses we will verify and study if the black race has been handicapped and held back from this architectural leap into the future, present mainstream business/recognition and technical and artistic dream.

The question of foreign and white American dominance is studied, as we verify the creative genius and power of this country and who possesses it and why America has chosen not to promote the creative architectural/artistic genius of the population and profession of black architecture.  Americans economic Power and pride also belongs to black America, but if black architecture/culture is outcast an a victim of racism, disempowerment and a history of neglect – is America losing it’s world identification, place, power and viability as a progressive nation?

 

THE SOLUTION

BAWeek/Month Founded Since 2006

Building communities and national worldwide identity are related and are important priorities in any type of leadership area – if so, the following questions must be asked:

·        Who are the architects of urban communities?

·        What are their accomplishments?

·        What makes them Unique?

·        Why aren’t they promoted by any media type or recognized for their many contributions to society and the urban environment?

A week-long celebration of the Creative Intelligence of Art, Culture and Technology of Promoting our Past and Designing our Present and Future Society –Emancipating Black Culture and the Roots of Independence

Annual Events:

The Month of October 2009

A week long cultural Celebration/Festival of the architectural contributions that black/ afro-Americans architecture, design and urban development professionals of all ages have contributed to the city, the urban environment and the quality of life  of the communities we all live in. Ensuring the cities urban communities are planned and built properly and meet the socio-economic needs of community demographics.

Founding Bi-centennial Tribute/Memorial Event:

BA Week 2006 was in remembrance of Benjamin Banneker an original member of the planning team of 1791 which  surveyed, planned, and designed the capital building area in Washington D.C., The Federal District,  he passed 200 years ago in 1806.

Dedicated Black architectural professionals have been unrecognized in the fight against discrimination and neglect by mainstream American society but have demonstrated an outstanding track record of accomplishments and have provided the cultural integrity and leadership necessary in a peaceful effort to guide society and the architectural profession in the right direction of urban justice for urban communities.

Acknowledging the disparity, gap and crisis in the field of architecture and the need to address the need for more access, education and exposure and promotion of black architecture  and the creative achievements  of the field which benefit our world and urban communities I endorse and recommend that a week of cultural recognition be dedicated to the recognition and honor of the black architects and architectural professionals who serve society in an uncompromising  and honorable fashion who are dedicated to building society for the betterment of our future. So to ensure we are educated about the facts of the progressive black architectural culture in our city and the communities of Boston I propose a week of cultural celebration and events to recognize the catalyst and leaders who facilitate and poses the knowledge and technology of creating the urban and architectural renaissance necessary to save our communities from urban plight and decay…all contributions weather large or small are all apart of building and designing a better and brighter future for the of our city and country.

I therefore endorse this Landmark Event & Resolution to create a week of awareness about the dedicated architects of our future.

Festivities entail open studios/design offices, exhibitions, tours of black architectural landmarks and urban reconstruction, & cause based design competitions / charrette solutions, cultural symposia/education on major issues and ideas exchange, fund raising creative / entertaining events and media arts benefiting both the young and the progressive professionals of the city of Boston.

Announcement:  Summer Institute

Supporters of the Radical Organizing Conference (ROC) process are pleased to announce the ROC Summer Institute. Since 2003, there have been four ROCs. At each one, participants have talked about how we can do our work in a way that brings about radical change (gets to the root causes of problems). In that spirit, the ROC Summer Institute will offer short courses that allow participants to think even more deeply about the “big picture” and learn new skills as they continue their practical work for justice.

 

CHANGE 101: Political Leadership and Changing America, the Shirley Chisholm Factor

Thursday, August 20, 6:00-8:30 at CLVU office, 284 Amory St. (in the Brewery), JP-Jamaica Plain-Boston

Shirley Chisholm revolutionized America and became a revolutionary woman known around the world for bringing change to America and one of the top 10 most important women in the world/history. She constructed the foundation for a renewed and revolutionized American society. TODAY….Today Barack Obama has been accepted/adopted and popularized by American media and society far ahead of getting any concrete facts and information of is presidential run. Leaders of the past, present and our future will be discussed and documented. This is a Landmark Documentary/Film Review & Political Discussion Event.                              Facilitator: Joseph Edgecombe, FACTS, Urban History Scholar, Black-History@live.com            617-905-9218

 

Digital & Web Site Access online: for Photo /Video and Commentary blog space                                                 

Please send all inquiries to: Email: Progressivedge@gmail.com or Black-History@live.com                               

Blog Space: http://factxchange.wordpress.com/  Event Website: http://sites.google.com/site/nationalblackarchitecturemonth or http://sites.google.com/site/nationalblackarchitecturemonth/boston-black-architecture-month-summit

Copyright Joseph Edgecombe, FACTS