And we're back for another #CourageousConversations! Today we're talking about #housingdiscrimination and #redlining with local experts. Follow along for highlights from the convo!
.@saphyr29 sets the stage for the discussion noting that "housing in the United States is a case study for structural inequity." #CourageousConversations #equity #housingdiscrimination #redlining
Terri Gentry, with the Black American West Museum, begins by explaining that redlining is an extension of many other oppressive practices that have existed within our systems for a long time. #CourageousConversations #housingdiscrimination #redlining #equitablehousing
Terri continues, explaining that the way neighborhoods are distributed throughout Denver showcase the many effects of these practices - like incredible air pollution along the I-25/I-70 corridor and lack of access to grocery stores, etc. #CourageousConversations #housingequity
The issues with gentrification are also apparent and devastating for families, with some long-established homeowners in neighborhoods at risk of being pushed out due to housing prices driving up and taxes becoming inaffordable. #CourageousConversations #housingequity
"I was the thing that was de-valuing my home," - @saphyr29 quotes a woman of color from John Oliver's breakdown on housing discrimination. If you missed it yesterday, check it out: #housingdiscrimination #courageousconversations #housingequity
Terri Gentry discusses #redlining history in Denver and how it impacted the Black community in Denver, including Charles Cousins buying up housing to keep safe spaces for Black families and individuals #housingequity #housingdiscrimination #courageousconversations
As she expands on the subject, the heart of the issue with #redlining isn't just racism, it's intentional deprivation of critical resources, making neighborhoods nearly unlivable #housingdiscrimination #courageousconversations #housingequity
Maria Sepulveda, with Habitat for Humanity, shares that the history of segregation is not ONLY history, and re-emphasizes that the impact of those practices are still clearly seen and still clearly impact the way our community accesses resources today. #HousingIsAHumanRight
Here's the poll we shared during the discussion. Put your answer below: What is the top source of wealth creation for Americans
In March 2021, what was the average price for a single-family home in the Greater Denver area?
Who does this extreme market impact most? As Maria explains, it's the same people we have lauded as heroes during this pandemic - carpenters, first responders, police officers, retail workers, etc. #housingdiscrimination #housingequity #courageousconversations
Maria shares that the official definition of "affordable housing" is "housing payments that constitute 30% or less of a household's income. #housingequity #HousingIsAHumanRight #courageousconversations
1 in 6 households in the Denver Metro area are paying more than 50% of their monthly income to housing. This leaves no room for the inevitabilities of life - cars breaking down, unexpected expenses, medical bills, etc. #housingdiscrimination
The statistics reinforce, consistently, that the wealth gap between races is incredible - despite " protective" legislation being passed like the Fair Housing Act, etc. #housingequity #homeownership #HousingIsAHumanRight #courageousconversations
"NIMB"ism, or "not in my backyard" ideologies, Maria shares, is a large issue that persists to this day in our community and so many others, keeping resources, affordable housing, and more inaccessible for families of color. #housingdiscrimination #housingequity
This map of redlined neighborhoods lines up, almost exactly, with a map detailing gentrification in the Denver Metro. #housingdiscrimination #housingequity #HousingIsAHumanRight #courageousconversations 
As we wrap up today's conversation, keep an eye out! We will be sharing more resources to further your own education on housing discrimination in a separate thread soon. #housingdiscrimination #housingequity #HousingIsAHumanRight #courageousconversations
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