“Racial segregation does not just happen; it is made.”
- Ira Katznelson
This discussion brings together panelists and community to unpack intentional, exclusionary government policies enacted under the New Deal (1933-40s), during Urban Renewal (1954-70s), and into present day.
We’ll explore how legislation from the 20th century has contributed to and enforced the explicit segregation of our neighborhoods. While these widespread, “historic” practices were made illegal and unconstitutional 50 years ago, they continue to deeply impact communities of color. These racist housing policies have had ripple effects on everything from education to criminal justice to general wealth building and equity -- shaping the way people experience day to day life and how our communities look today.
PANELISTS INCLUDE:
• Emmanuel Martinez, Data Reporter from Reveal, The Center for Investigative Journalism
• Rachelle Faroul, Technologist, Community Organizer and featured in the Reveal article about modern-day redlining
• Richard Rothstein, Author of Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America
• Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, Philadelphia City Council, 2nd District
The panel will be moderated by Alia Fierro, Associate Director of Policy from the National Fair Housing Alliance
After the discussion, enjoy a live DJ set by John Morrison and light bites by Kurt Evans (Route 23 Cafe and Signature Catering Company).
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
A DREAM DEFERRED PHL
Complementary to the community panel series, A Dream Deferred uses art, technology and media to tell the story of how race and policy shape the landscape of Philadelphia and the lives of its residents.
September 21 - November 17
Located at 600 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA
For more information on the exhibit, hours, cafe, and panel series, visit adreamdeferredphl.org.
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