Overcoming Structural Racism in Housing Stability and Wealth-building: Laying the foundation for community health and wellbeing

Multiple disciplines (e.g., urban planning, sociology, law, public policy) assert the U.S. housing system’s structurally racist practices affect housing acquisition, maintenance, and appreciation. Renters or individuals using assistance to secure shelter are subject to market scarcity and power dynamics that incentivize substandard housing while creating financial burden. Housing owners in historically Black and Brown neighborhoods … Continue reading Overcoming Structural Racism in Housing Stability and Wealth-building: Laying the foundation for community health and wellbeing