The Economic Exclusion of Black America

Redlining and other practices have deliberately devalued African Americans and their communities, thus depriving them of access to the U.S. economy’s single greatest wealth generator: homeownership. Meanwhile, there is not one county, metro area, or state in the country where a worker earning minimum wage for 40 hours per week can afford a two-bedroom apartment. The architecture profession in its duty to serve the public health, safety, and welfare must address the injustices built into the real estate economy. Hear from an expert on housing accessibility and learn how you can leverage your influence to mitigate detrimental practices and advocate for change.