Posted on Feb 14, 2022
Racist redlining language found in Roeland Park property documents
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Removing the language would be expensive for the city, but a proposed Kansas executive order would simplify the process.
When Curtis Herrera moved to Roeland Park, Kansas, five years ago, he was confident that this would be a good place to raise his kids.
But when a former resident of his house shared the original deed, Herrera, who identifies as "Latin and Native," was taken aback by the racist language in the document.
Herrera’s deed states, “Said land is sold upon the express condition that it shall not during the period of 25 years . . . be sold or conveyed to or occupied by a Negro . . . except outbuildings.”
"We are here in the United States,” Herrera says, “And those things are still coming up and they still need to be dealt with."
When Curtis Herrera moved to Roeland Park, Kansas, five years ago, he was confident that this would be a good place to raise his kids.
But when a former resident of his house shared the original deed, Herrera, who identifies as "Latin and Native," was taken aback by the racist language in the document.
Herrera’s deed states, “Said land is sold upon the express condition that it shall not during the period of 25 years . . . be sold or conveyed to or occupied by a Negro . . . except outbuildings.”
"We are here in the United States,” Herrera says, “And those things are still coming up and they still need to be dealt with."
Racist redlining language found in Roeland Park property documents
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1.) RedLine Districts in America :
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/19/498536077/interactive-redlining-map-zooms-in-on-americas-history-of-discrimination
http://www.blackpast.org/aah/redlining-1937
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/05/the-racist-housing-policy-that-made-your-neighborhood/371439/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/relay.nationalgeographic.com/proxy/distribution/public/amp/2016/10/housing-discrimination-redlining-maps
2.) Blockbusting :
Blockbusting. Blockbusting refers to the practice of introducing African American homeowners into previously all white neighborhoods in order to spark rapid white flight and housing price decline. Real estate speculators have historically used this technique to profit from prejudice-driven market instability.
http://www.blackpast.org/aah/blockbusting
https://www.google.com/amp/s/
http://www.citylab.com/amp/article/386674/
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/uhic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow?zid=2facfd6d9b2d [login to see] bc8967851b&action=2&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CCX [login to see] &userGroupName=sand55832&jsid=d677254bfddde138bf862d9046ccb4b5
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/19/498536077/interactive-redlining-map-zooms-in-on-americas-history-of-discrimination
http://www.blackpast.org/aah/redlining-1937
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/05/the-racist-housing-policy-that-made-your-neighborhood/371439/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/relay.nationalgeographic.com/proxy/distribution/public/amp/2016/10/housing-discrimination-redlining-maps
2.) Blockbusting :
Blockbusting. Blockbusting refers to the practice of introducing African American homeowners into previously all white neighborhoods in order to spark rapid white flight and housing price decline. Real estate speculators have historically used this technique to profit from prejudice-driven market instability.
http://www.blackpast.org/aah/blockbusting
https://www.google.com/amp/s/
http://www.citylab.com/amp/article/386674/
http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/uhic/ReferenceDetailsPage/ReferenceDetailsWindow?zid=2facfd6d9b2d [login to see] bc8967851b&action=2&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CCX [login to see] &userGroupName=sand55832&jsid=d677254bfddde138bf862d9046ccb4b5
Interactive Redlining Map Zooms In On America's History Of Discrimination
In the early 20th century, the federal government categorized neighborhoods, based largely on race, to determine mortgage eligibility. A new site combines the maps — and their revealing backstories.
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1.) RedLining :
https://youtu.be/iYfyotLnqL4
2.) Milwaukee was among first to declare racism a public health crisis
IF YOUR TIME IS SHORT
* Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele signed a resolution on May 20, 2019 declaring racism a public health crisis.
* Milwaukee Common Council passed its resolution July 30, 2019.
* Cities and counties across the country are beginning to follow suit.
See the sources for this fact-check
SOURCE :
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/jun/18/jeanette-kowalik/milwaukee-was-among-first-declare-racism-public-he/
April 29, 2020
MILWAUKEE COUNTY PASSES ORDINANCE TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES
Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele today with Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, County Executive-elect David Crowley and Director, Nicole Brookshire with the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) announced the signing of an ordinance that commits Milwaukee County to advancing racial equity and eliminating health disparities. The ordinance, unanimously passed by the County Board, moves forward Milwaukee County’s vision that by achieving racial equity, Milwaukee is the healthiest county in Wisconsin.
“For hundreds of years, government institutions have been connected to the atrocities against those with a historical lineage to slavery. Now because we know better, we must do better. Passing this ordinance is one way we can address the policies and practices that have contributed to racial inequities in our communities,” said County Executive Abele.
SOURCE :
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/County-Executive/News/Press-Releases/Milwaukee-County-Passes-Ordinance-to-Achieve-Racial-Equity-and-Improve-Health-Outcomes
https://youtu.be/iYfyotLnqL4
2.) Milwaukee was among first to declare racism a public health crisis
IF YOUR TIME IS SHORT
* Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele signed a resolution on May 20, 2019 declaring racism a public health crisis.
* Milwaukee Common Council passed its resolution July 30, 2019.
* Cities and counties across the country are beginning to follow suit.
See the sources for this fact-check
SOURCE :
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/jun/18/jeanette-kowalik/milwaukee-was-among-first-declare-racism-public-he/
April 29, 2020
MILWAUKEE COUNTY PASSES ORDINANCE TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES
Milwaukee County leaders commit to eliminating institutional racism by addressing County polices, practices and power structures through a racial equity lens
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele today with Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, County Executive-elect David Crowley and Director, Nicole Brookshire with the Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) announced the signing of an ordinance that commits Milwaukee County to advancing racial equity and eliminating health disparities. The ordinance, unanimously passed by the County Board, moves forward Milwaukee County’s vision that by achieving racial equity, Milwaukee is the healthiest county in Wisconsin.
“For hundreds of years, government institutions have been connected to the atrocities against those with a historical lineage to slavery. Now because we know better, we must do better. Passing this ordinance is one way we can address the policies and practices that have contributed to racial inequities in our communities,” said County Executive Abele.
SOURCE :
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/County-Executive/News/Press-Releases/Milwaukee-County-Passes-Ordinance-to-Achieve-Racial-Equity-and-Improve-Health-Outcomes
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