Lexington, Kentucky: Segregated by Design
Join Barbara Sutherland and Rona Roberts, the local researchers of Segregated Lexington, as they offer their eye-opening presentation Lexington, Kentucky: Segregated by Design.
Often we think segregated neighborhoods came about by chance, but Rona and Barbara’s research reveals compelling data and archival images to document sometimes astonishing policies and decisions to the contrary. Following Richard Rothstein’s thought-provoking book The Color of Law, they explore multiple aspects of our forgotten history and how they played out right here in Lexington.
- Racially restrictive deed covenants
- Redlining
- Race-based steering by realtors
- Certain planning and zoning practices
- Urban renewal
Following a brief question & answer period, stay to enjoy light refreshments and informal conversation around our responses and possible ways forward.
Open to the public
No registration required
Just come and bring your friends!
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