The second article in the series "Quiet Violence" explores the intersection of taxation, climate change, and social justice, particularly for Black Americans. In Altadena, CA, the Eaton fire destroyed numerous homes, particularly affecting Black homeowners. Research indicates that Black households were 1.5 times more likely to face severe damage compared to their counterparts. This disaster not only undermines their immediate living conditions but also obliterates family wealth and generational legacies tied to homeownership. The article emphasizes the urgent need for equitable solutions in the taxation system to support affected communities.
"Research conducted immediately after the fires found that Black homeowners in Altadena were nearly 1.5 times more likely to have suffered major damage or complete destruction of their homes, compared to their non-Black neighbors."
"For thousands of affected families - 9,400 structures are said to have been destroyed - the dream of passing on family wealth, largely concentrated in those now burned-down homes, has been shattered."
#tax-system-injustice #environmental-justice #black-homeownership #climate-change-impact #economic-inequality
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