2.3 Big Essay 2
In what ways did the US federal government facilitate segregation and inequality through redlining?
How were the ‘Red’ areas described and how did these descriptions reflect racist assumptions?
How were the four ‘Negro’ areas of Miami described?
How was St. Petersburg area D7 described?
What reasons might you give for the fact that the 1930s ‘Negro’ area of Miami today known as “Overtown’ has lower life expectancy than the rest of the city?
How do the sources show that Miami is still operating racist housing policies and still has massive racial disparities?
How does the article on “devaluation” show that housing in African-American neighborhoods is devalued by white racist bias independently of its structural features and surrounding facilities?