Episode 4: History Of Housing In African Black America Racial Segregation And Concentrated Poverty

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Published on Jun 11, 2023
Episode 4: History Of Housing In African Black America Racial Segregation And Concentrated Poverty

Throughout the history of housing in Black America, racial segregation and concentrated poverty have been persistent issues that have had a significant impact on the lives of Black Americans.

During the Jim Crow era, segregation was enforced through a series of laws, policies, and practices that prevented Black Americans from buying or renting homes in certain neighborhoods. This led to the creation of all-Black neighborhoods, which were often located in areas with limited access to resources such as quality education, healthcare, and job opportunities. As a result, Black Americans were forced to live in areas with concentrated poverty, which has had long-lasting effects on their health, well-being, and economic mobility.

In the mid-20th century, the federal government played a role in perpetuating racial segregation through the practice of redlining. This involved creating maps that designated certain neighborhoods as "hazardous" or "high risk" for investment, which effectively prevented Black Americans from obtaining loans to buy homes in these areas. This practice not only limited Black Americans' ability to accumulate wealth through homeownership but also contributed to the concentration of poverty in certain neighborhoods.

Let's come together in reasonable dialogue to honor our ancestors and reclaim the world through an African lens. Join me as we delve into African history, culture, and worldview to better understand their relevance to our lives today. By sharing our thoughts and knowledge, we can pave the way for a new culture of awareness and reclaim our story. As the African Diaspora saying goes, "I am because we are, and we are because I am."
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1. https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/what.htm
2. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/black-codes-and-jim-crow-laws/
3. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-codes
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6. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-federal-government-intentionally-racially-segregated-american-cities-180963494/
7. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/realestate/what-is-redlining.html
8. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-unfulfilled-promise-of-the-fair-housing-act
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