The film “Lexington, Resilience in the Redline” focuses on the history and present impact of residential segregation on Black land and wealth in Lexington, KY and the potential pathways to a more just future in our community.
the three r’s
WHAT IS REDLINING?
Redlining is the practice of denying home loans in particular neighborhoods, based on race.
KEY:
Green: Most Desirable Neighborhoods
Blue: Still Desirable
Yellow: Definitely Declining
Red: Hazardous
what are racially restrictive convenants?
Racially Restrictive Covenants are written into a property deed, prohibited the buyer from selling or renting the property to people of a specified race
What is real estate steering?
Real Estate Steering is a practice of showing homes to White and Black buyers in neighborhoods that matched their race.
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