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Changing the Conversation

Robert Sember

Robert Sember
Robert is a t3 faculty member trained in cultural studies, medical anthropology, and art. His ethnographic research in the U.S. and South Africa has focused on the governmental and non-governmental substance abuse, mental health, and homeless service sectors with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS prevention, testing and treatment concerns, cultural competence strategies, and continuum-of-care and service integration systems. Robert also teaches at The New School in New York City.

Recent Posts

What Kind of Cities Do We Want?

Steven Samra’s report on the impact of gentrification on homeless and unstably housed people in Nashville is echoed by stories from cities across the world. The decision by the owner to sell the James Roberson apartment building, a 124 unit, Section 8 eligible residence in downtown Nashville, is a symptom of pervasive forces re-shaping urban environments. If we wish to respond meaningfully to these changes it is important to acknowledge that the shape of our cities, like any other human endeavor, is guided by a series of intentional practices. These practices are made. However, if we act, they can be unmade and different practices installed. The question is, what kind of city do we want?