A Tale of Two Cities: Redlining & Racist Policies in Rochester NY
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About this Event
To advance racial justice, we must understand our past. Join local experts Simeon Banister, Vice President of Community Programs at the Rochester Area Community Foundation, and Shane Wiegand, Educator and Researcher, to learn about the history of segregation in Rochester and the enduring impact of racist policies like redlining, racially restrictive covenants, and exclusionary zoning policy.
Explore solutions that can lead to a more equitable and vibrant community.
Stay for an extended Q&A from 6:00 - 6:30 pm immediately following the event.
This event is a collaboration of the Levine Center to End Hate at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester and TEDxRochester