The War on Cars Overcoming the Threat to Black Movement with Charles T. Brown
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May 20, 2025 Charles T. Brown, founder of Equitable Cities and adjunct professor, joins to discuss his groundbreaking book, 'Arrested Mobility.' He delves into the systemic barriers that hinder Black mobility, highlighting the impacts of policing, public policy, and urban planning. Charles emphasizes the need for meaningful Black leadership in addressing these issues and the importance of community. He advocates for equitable urban spaces where love and support for neighbors can flourish, underscoring that mobility is a fundamental human right.
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Mobility Barriers Are Systemic
- Planning and policy decisions that limit Black people's mobility are systemic and intentional, not accidental.
- These restrictions manifest through over-policing, disinvestment, exclusionary planning, and discriminatory policy.
The Four Ps Restrict Mobility
- The four Ps—policing, public policy, polity, and planning—combine cumulatively to restrict Black Americans' mobility.
- These systems work together to criminalize, exclude, and police Black bodies disproportionately in public spaces.
Personal Story of Regional Racism
- Charles T. Brown shares his personal experiences with covert racism in Mississippi and New Jersey.
- Overt racism in the South contrasts with covert systemic racism in Northern states like New Jersey.
