Introducing, Small Bites.
Small Bites is a virtual training series delivering relevant and valuable tools on the implementation of small-scale development. Led by our diverse faculty, they’ll offer expertise drawn from real-life experiences. These one-hour “bite size” sessions are for people of all skill levels, from small-scale developers and local advocates, to policymakers. An opportunity to ask questions is included at the end of each session.
Time advertised is in Central Time.
Just Action: Turning Housing History Into Housing Justice
Presented by Leah Rothstein
Racial segregation characterizes every metropolitan area in the United States and bears responsibility for our most serious social and economic problems. Yet we've taken no serious steps to desegregate because we're hobbled by a national myth that segregation is de facto — the result of private discrimination or personal choices, not government action. When we believe this myth, we accept no responsibility to challenge segregation or remedy its harms.
Leah Rothstein will dismantle this myth, explaining how residential segregation was created by racially explicit, unconstitutional government policy — and why that means we have a responsibility to act. Drawing from Just Action, she'll share strategies we can pursue locally through housing policy, development practices, and community advocacy. By starting with achievable local victories, we can build a national movement to remedy our unconstitutional racial landscape.
Participants will leave understanding:
How federal, state, and local policy explicitly created and maintained racially segregated communities
How segregation has driven the racial wealth gap and disparities in health, income, education, and life expectancy
What they can do today — locally — to challenge segregation and expand housing opportunity for all
Attendees will understand why their communities look the way they do, what systems created and maintain the racial landscape of their neighborhoods, and what they can do to advocate for change and increase housing opportunity and access for all.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Leah Rothstein
Leah Rothstein works at the intersection of policy, community change, and public narrative, advising local governments, advocates, and community organizations on housing policy and fair housing strategies. She is co-author, with Richard Rothstein, of Just Action — a sequel to The Color of Law that describes how local community groups can begin to redress the wrongs of residential segregation. Leah brings more than three decades of experience as a community and union organizer and consultant to housing developers, cities, counties, and redevelopment agencies.
REGISTRATION
Small Bites sessions are a complementary membership benefit for Associate and Charter Members. Become a member today! Non-members can register for each session for $25 per ticket.
Recordings will be sent to those who register following the session. This event will be held in Central Standard Time. Details will be sent to attendees upon registration.
Contact
For any questions, message us at training@incrementaldevelopment.org.