[Un] Fair Housing:
The Legacy of REDLINING in Northeast Ohio
The Legacy of REDLINING in Northeast Ohio
2-Part Housing Series
Wednesday, April 13 & 20, 2022 at 7pm ET
Hosted by REAL TALK in close partnership with
Ideastream Public Media, Akron Beacon Journal, and The Freedom BLOC
Nationally, April is recognized as Fair Housing Month, yet Northeast Ohio remains one of the most racially segregated regions in the country. This is in large part the legacy of decades of policies including redlining and exclusionary zoning that limited people’s housing choices based on race and income. Yet, research tells us that where you live determines your access to high quality public schools, affordable housing, employment, fresh and affordable food and can affect physical and mental health and the ability to build and pass on wealth to future generations.
The most recent rounds of federal dollars for fiscal relief (ARPA) and infrastructure offer a once in a generation opportunity to address these inequities and strategically invest in housing, transportation and employment to strengthen our region.
Join us as we discuss how we got here and how we can make our communities more diverse and inclusive so that our region can thrive economically in the future.
PART I:
Erasing the Red Line: Opening Opportunities
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 • 7pm
Moderated by Rick Jackson, Host and Producer, Ideastream Public Media
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Join us for a program that examines the history of redlining and how it continues to influence Northeast Ohio communities. Housing experts from local governments and nonprofits will discuss innovative programs and strategies designed to erase the red line by providing greater housing choice and economic opportunity across the region.
FEATURING:
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Kevin Nowak
President and CEO CHN Housing Partners BIO |
Jason Segedy
Director Planning and Urban Development City of Akron BIO |
PART 2:
Housing Justice: Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 • 7pm
Moderated by Seyma Bayram, Reporter, Akron Beacon Journal
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Opportunity and access to affordable quality housing varies widely across Northeast Ohio. Following a keynote address by HUD Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Demetria McCain, local advocates will discuss how they are working to break down the barriers individuals face trying to secure universal, stable, affordable housing.
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Keynote Speaker
Demetria L. McCain Principal Deputy Asst. Secretary Fair Housing and Equal Oppty. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development BIO |
Dee McCall
Housing Organizer The Freedom BLOC BIO |
Andrew Neuhauser
Managing Attorney Community Legal Aid Svcs, Inc. BIO |
Matthew Slater
Director, Veterans Services Family and Community Svcs BIO |
With Special Thanks to Our Partners and Program Contributors:
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