14. Unpacking the legacy of segregation, displacement, and housing inequities.
This module offers a deep dive into the enduring impacts of systemic racism, particularly in housing, where policies of segregation, displacement, and exclusion continue to shape communities today. By exploring historical context and personal stories, participants are invited to connect the past’s injustices to present-day inequalities. Through engaging with the materials, you will be asked to reflect on how local housing policies and zoning practices have perpetuated these inequities and what needs to be done to move toward justice and equity. Your reflection will encourage you to have meaningful conversations and take informed actions toward addressing the systemic barriers that continue to affect marginalized communities.
- After reviewing the materials, what thoughts or emotions came up for you? How do you feel about the legacy of segregation, displacement, and housing inequities?
- Consider the impact of systemic racism on your community’s housing landscape. What specific examples or patterns of housing inequality have you observed locally?
- Explore your community’s current housing and zoning policies. How do these policies perpetuate or challenge historical segregation and displacement? What work is still needed to ensure equitable housing opportunities?
- Have you had conversations with individuals from different backgrounds about their experiences with housing inequities? What insights or perspectives stood out to you, and how did these conversations influence your understanding of housing injustice?
By exploring the intersections of race, land, and policy, we see how inequality is not just an individual experience but a systemic one deeply embedded in the fabric of American life. Reflecting on your community’s housing landscape will encourage you to consider what work remains to ensure equitable access to housing for all.
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