Redlining

So when it comes to redlining, Mapping Inequality reminds us of the following quote, "In the 1930s, the federal government created redlining maps for almost every major American city.

Mapping Inequality allows you to explore these maps and the history of racial and ethnic discrimination in housing policy.

Redlining was the practice of categorically denying a- denying access to mortgages, not just to individuals, but to whole neighborhoods." Let's pause here for a minute.

If I'm a racist individual, and let's say I'm white and my name is Susan, and my, my Susan self, I'm a white woman named Susan and I'm racist.

I'm anti-Black, and th- we're not even concerned about why I am.

He's had decades of experience advocating for the Community Reinvestment Act and banks fulfilling their CRA responsibilities.

He's done research, he's written articles, and he's recently published a book as well.

And I'm looking forward to today's interview.

Josh, welcome to today's discussion.

Well, welcome to today's show.

And I'm certain a lot of people are going to be interest in what you have to say.

I'm going to begin with your latest publication, a book that you wrote, which is entitled Ending Redlining Through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act.

What do you mean by that, Josh?