The Eaton Fire caused profound loss in Altadena, a historic sanctuary for Black homeownership, where rates stand at 81%, nearly double the national average, highlighting systemic inequalities in housing access.
Altadena's transformation from predominantly white to a diverse community showcases the impacts of racist practices like redlining and the significant changes during the Civil Rights Era that enabled access to homeownership for people of color.
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