Confronting the History and Ongoing Legacy of Housing Discrimination

Housing discrimination has long contributed to racial inequalities in housing and other areas of life. In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is hosting members of the Justice InDeed (https://www.justiceindeedmi.org/) project team for an event that explores and responds to housing discrimination at the national and local level. The day will begin with a keynote speech to provide background and context before transitioning to a panel representing Justice InDeed and ISR, discussing housing discrimination and its impacts on health, wealth, and other aspects of life. Justice InDeed project members will describe their efforts to respond to the legacy of racially restrictive covenants in Washtenaw County, and train attendees to transcribe deeds for documentation and amendment. The event will conclude with a transcription session, allowing participants to contribute to Justice InDeed’s important work.