Racial segregation characterizes every metropolitan area in the U.S. and bears responsibility for our most serious social and economic problems. We’ve taken no serious steps to desegregate neighborhoods, however, because we are hobbled by a national myth that residential segregation is de facto—the result of private discrimination or personal choices that do not violate constitutional rights. The Color of Law demonstrates, however, that residential segregation was created by racially explicit and unconstitutional government policy. Just Action describes how we can begin to address this, providing dozens of strategies local groups can pursue to redress segregation in their own communities. By starting with achievable local victories, we can build a national movement that can remedy our unconstitutional racial landscape.

Richard and Leah's Published Books Available for Purchase: 

THE COLOR OF LAW: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America

AUTHOR: Richard Rothstein

PUBLICATION DATE: May 2, 2017

JUST ACTION: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law

AUTHOR: Richard Rothstein, Leah Rothstein

PUBLICATION DATE: June 1, 2023

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AGENDA:

Welcome Reception: 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Dinner & Annual Meeting: 6:15pm - 7:00pm

Presentation & Q&A: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Event Concludes: 8:30pm

Please note: This is an in-person event only. Zoom will not be available

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