Does it Matter Where You Grow Up?
Did you know that despite the availability of housing vouchers, many low-income families remain segregated in low-opportunity areas? The Economic Impact of Housing Segregation and Discrimination on Families of Color
Neighborhoods and Narratives: The Story of Housing Segregation
Did you know that housing segregation in the U.S. was enforced through laws and policies that shaped our neighborhoods for decades? The first article in our series Creating Opportunities: HUD Vouchers and Housing Equity explores the origins and evolution of these practices and their lasting impact on families of color. Source: Mapping Inequality
“Segregated by Design”
“Segregated by Design”, a short film based on the book “The Color of Law”, describes how segregation has persisted because of the laws and policy decisions of local, state, and federal governments over the last century ...
“The Color of Law”
“The Color of Law” outlines how the Federal Housing Administration, which was established in 1934, furthered the segregation efforts by refusing to insure mortgages in and near African-American neighborhoods The Team @ Women+Real Estate have been reading New York Times Bestseller, “The Color of Law”, by Richard Rothstein and watching “Segregated by Design”, a short film based on the book.