Dear John,
In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog ?examines the insidious, historic practice of redlining, which has led to housing and income inequality in many American cities. And we preview next week's Human Needs Hero Reception and invite readers to join in. Please share!
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This week on the blog...
The stains of redlining in the U.S.: Why we need fair housing and equal opportunity
July 7
Redlining and other discriminatory housing practices resulted in economic imbalances between neighboring communities in many parts of the U.S. One prime example of this is the current economic imbalances between the South/West and the North sides of Chicago. The concentration of race within these neighborhoods also stems from these unjust practices. The North Side is predominantly White, with the South and West sides traditionally comprised of Black and Hispanic families. The discriminatory housing practices and confined demographics have manifested a clear tale of two cities; one city that is flourishing with economic prosperity and the other that has been crippled by systemic injustice. READ MORE ?
Coming Thursday, July 13: CHN's annual Human Needs Hero Reception!
July 7
After years of living remotely, CHN is back in person next week with our live-and-in-person Human Needs Hero Reception. This year, we will be honoring someone very close to our heart -- an exceptional champion who has spent decades fighting for human needs -- our very own Sr. Richelle Friedman, who stepped down in December after serving as CHN's Director of Public Policy from 2006 to 2022. READ MORE ?
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