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Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Education

Ethnic Studies gave student sense of self, he says. Fresno teachers plead for investment

Taking a Chicano Studies class allowed a student to understand his family's journey, find his identity, and feel empowered by learning untold history. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Data science

The opportunity cost of modern-day redlining

Redlining persists in modern times, with recent legal actions highlighting the issue and penalties imposed on lenders.
The new era of redlining is more about benign neglect than overt discrimination, impacting BIPOC neighborhoods due to historical factors. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Data science

Opinion: To redress racial bias in mortgage underwriting, scrap the credit score

The U.S. mortgage industry faces racial disparities in mortgage approval rates, reminiscent of historical redlining practices.
Redlining's impact extends beyond housing into broader societal issues such as air pollution and health disparities. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Social justice

Rural America Is in the Midst of an Eviction Crisis

Black rural Americans impacted by redlining and discrimination in lending.
Southern Black rural counties experience higher eviction filing rates than white counterparts. [ more ]
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