Dear Friend of the Law Foundation,   Whether it's by reading, listening, or watching, there are many ways to stay informed and engaged with the issues that shape our society. Each week in December, we will be sharing our "Favorites of 2019" with you — a gift from us, for everything you've done to support the Law Foundation this year.   We hope that this list is a starting point to spark larger conversations with friends, family, and colleagues, and that it inspires you to be more involved in our community (and with us!). You can help us by donating to the Law Foundation today. All gifts are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. We can't do our work without you. Thank you, in advance, for your commitment to justice.   This December, we're helping families facing eviction, displacement, and uninhabitable housing conditions so they too can enjoy the holidays in a safe and stable home. Learn more about the housing issues affecting our clients and community by checking out the list below.

Law Foundation’s Favorites of 2019 — Housing

The Arc of Justice: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth of a Beloved Community  Arc of Justice traces the remarkable journey of New Communities, Inc. in southwest Georgia, a story of racial justice, community organizing, and perseverance in the face of enormous obstacles. The Law Foundation co-sponsored a community screening of the film with the newly-incorporated South Bay Community Land Trust earlier this year. Watch the trailer & learn more.

“Race for Profit” by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Recent U.S. census data reveals the homeownership rate for African Americans has fallen to its lowest level since before the civil rights movement. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor’s new book, “Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Home Ownership,” examines the roots of this crisis. Watch a clip & learn more.

"The Color of Law" by Richard Rothstein  The history of residential segregation in the United States is long and disturbing, and the government, at all levels, has created and perpetuated this ongoing segregation that still defines our neighborhoods and communities. Through a historical analysis, Rothstein makes a case for the United States and its government having a constitutional obligation to remedy segregation in housing. Learn more.

Race Equity Spotlight As social justice lawyers and advocates, we must understand the complex challenges our clients experience every day and challenge and navigate systemic inequalities that pervade through policies, practices, and cultural messages.   "So You Want to Talk About Race" by Ijeoma Oluo Race and racism can be difficult topics to talk about if they're not part of someone's daily life experience, but this book is for everyone. Oluo takes an accessible and approachable avenue to address the most sensitive and charged issues in the United States regarding racial disparities and oppression by being straightforward and funny. From white privilege to police brutality, this New York Times bestseller breaks down the systems of power, how they work to perpetuate and uphold racial oppression, and how each of us can do our part to help dismantle them. Learn more & watch here.

Keep an eye out for these weekly December emails (in the following weeks, we will focus on children & youth and health!) and make a commitment to be engaged by staying informed! Can you support justice by making a gift of $25, $50, or $100 a month? Make an even deeper impact by becoming a recurring donor!