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Looking Back to Move Forward: The Housing Crisis

2022-01-28T11:17:29-06:00

In his book The Color of Law, Richard Rothstein reflects on the legacy of the Fair Housing Act of 1968: “You might think that fifty years would be long enough to erase the effects of government promotion of and support for segregation. But [...]

Looking Back to Move Forward: The Housing Crisis2022-01-28T11:17:29-06:00

How the Streets Were Made

2021-03-02T19:49:17-06:00

Local scholar Dr. Yelena Bailey presents research from her new book How the Streets Were Made. Learn how federal policies, like redlining, and advertisements directed toward white and Black consumers shaped and reflected Americans’ perceptions of Black life. Dr. Bailey is a finalist for the 2021 Minnesota Book Award.

How the Streets Were Made2021-03-02T19:49:17-06:00
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