redlining
Coverage of redlining in the Nexus archive.
- New York far-left group claims reparations 'owed' as Blacks' median wealth 'nearly 15 times less' than Whites
A New York civil rights group advocates for statewide reparations, citing historical ties to slavery and systemic discrimination that contribute to a 15-fold wealth gap between Black and White residents. The NYCLU and LDF report highlights redlining, underfunded schools, and environmental inequities as root causes of persistent racial disparities.
- Washington state tried to make up for redlining. Then it was sued.
Washington state's covenant program has assisted over 1,500 people, predominantly Black individuals, in purchasing their first homes since its introduction two years ago. The initiative aims to address historical inequities linked to redlining.
- Study works to establish guidelines for Denver neighborhoods lacking shade as triple-digit heat approaches
A study led by CU Boulder's Sara Tabatabaie examines why some Denver neighborhoods lack shade, linking it to historical disinvestment and redlining. The research aims to establish guidelines for shaded spaces in areas experiencing higher temperatures, with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Denver city initiatives working to address the issue.