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Remembering the past is as old as the existence of humanity. But lately, we’ve become disconnected from the ways we remember as we move towards socially innovative platforms like Instagram or TikTok. We lose practice with collective forms of remembering which make room for the exchange of knowledge, sharing of past experiences, and incorporating the…

By Ariana Lima Jen and Roan went into this seminar with the goal of normalizing white folks talking to other white folks about racism. White folks dismantling racist thought and ideology amongst themselves is the work that they must do to begin unraveling the tapestry that makes up this country. Given as both a directive…

By Ariana Lima Carolyn Finney, author of Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors, when asked why she believed there is an ongoing perception that  Black folks do not occupy outdoor space in the same way white folks do, responded; “If you say over and over again that…

Move + Occupy is a five month series of virtual events and talks. Nedra of Civil Bikes is curating a push that highlight Black people being in public space where safety and wellness is valued along with play and fun. Each month there will be a purpose or call to action, this month is ‘Family…

Everyday lately has felt pretty close to the one before and the one before that one. So much that it seems like one big day! How is it where you are? What is going on? What do you see? I’m curious. Maybe we all are curious about each other right now. Or wanting to see…

Last Saturday was our first big training! We are off to a good start with 9 new team members. One of the most important and challenging aspects of being a leader is introducing yourself. It sounds easy but when speaking to a group of students or seniors or travelers who really want to know who…

Civil Bikes wants people who love Atlanta to join us on the streets! An essential part to preserving history in our communities is to collaborate with those communities and people who care about both people and the built environment. What does this look like? It looks like a truth-teller and a community-builder, looks like a…

A glimpse into ways to join us on tours. Early bird prices!