Our neighborhood has been gentrifying for years and those of us who've lived here longer keep getting asked to share our stories for documentaries and articles, but we can't agree on whether participating helps or just makes us feel good while nothing actually changes. Some of us think bearing witness matters, others think we're just helping people feel better about displacement.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group must decide whether their testimony serves justice or merely provides comfort to those who benefit from their displacement.
“Where Are You with What history remembers and what it forgets?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.