My Passion for Architectural History Ignited
Coming of Age in a Segregated City
Joining the Civil Rights Movement
Corresponding with James Baldwin
Baldwin’s Letter to His Nephew
My Involvement in Civil Rights Struggles
Cultural and Political Inspirations
Learning about Ancient African History
Joining the Community Design Movement
Creating a Neighborhood Commons in Harlem
From the Studio to the Streets
Experimental Professional Projects
My Experience at Columbia: A Mixed Bag
Political Leadership in Architecture
Growing Interest in African Settlements
After Graduation and Next Steps
Starting the Journey
A Beginner’s Mind
Our Itinerary
Community Participation in Building
Cities of the Middle Niger
A Dogon Village
Anthropomorphic Layout of Dogon Buildings
The Rainy Season in West Africa
Insights about African Architecture and Human Settlements
Reflections on Our African Travels
Return to the States
Unearthing the Hidden Narrative of Race
The Place of Africans in Architectural History
Looking Back at Slavery in America
The Plantation as Precursor to Industrialization
African Contributions to American Architecture
Social Dimensions of Plantation Architecture
Teaching, Research and Professional Practice
Moving to Berkeley
Teaching at UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design
Tracking Innovations in Architecture and Planning
Family Matters
Hosting James Baldwin for a Month
Attempting to Introduce New Course Material
Professional Practice
The West Berkeley Redevelopment Project
Deindustrialization and Plant Closure Conversions
Collaborating with Architect Randall Fleming
Planning the Berkeley Waterfront Redesign
Fragmentation of the African American Community
A Crisis in My Career
My Moment of Truth
Places for Peace