Park Bench Chat: Land, the Arts, and Black Culture - Intersecting Pathways

Dr. Jocelyn Imani, national director for Trust for Public Land’s Black History and Culture program, led a dynamic discussion with esperanza spalding, Grammy Award-winning artist and Co-director of PRISMID; Angelou Ezeilo, founder of the Greening Youth Foundation and author of Engage, Connect, Protect; and Maya Rodgers, associate director of special projects for San Francisco Parks Alliance, focusing on the transformative power of outdoor spaces in Black communities. Together, they explored how culture, arts, and public lands enrich and empower communities. Missed the live event? Dive into the conversation now to discover their unique perspectives.