Segregated Lexington: An Interview with Rona Roberts and Barbara Sutherland (2023)

Published: Oct. 10, 2023, 4 p.m.

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Mariam sits down with Rona Roberts and Barbara Sutherland to discuss their work on Segregated Lexington. Segregated Lexington gathers primary sources and research to show how systemic racism in housing result in unequal life opportunities for Lexington\\u2019s Black residents versus white residents. They speak on redlining in particular, as well as the effect of realtor steering in relation to home ownership. They talk about how, as white women, they can contribute to repair, and how it\\u2019s important to understand our past to move forward together in the future. You can visit Segregated Lexington at https://www.segregatedlexington.com

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This podcast episode is produced in conjunction with the Library\\u2019s Community Read of The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein (available for checkout) and the UnDesign the Redline exhibit at Central Library, available for viewing until November 17, 2023.

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