Lecture and discussion with Richard Rothstein, author of "The Color of Law"

The Color of Law

Description

The Rolla Renters Association and Living Color of Law present a lecture and discussion with:

Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.

An alarming history that confronts how American governments in the 20th century deliberately imposed residential racial segregation on metropolitan areas nationwide.

Free and open to the public!

“We have created a caste system in this country, with African-Americans kept exploited and geographically separate by racially explicit government policies.” - Richard Rothstein

Date and Time

Wednesday, April 25

6:00 to 8:30 pm

Location

Julia Davis Library 

4415 Natural Bridge Avenue, St. Louis 

About The Living Color of Law Project

We are a community collaborative with a goal of educating, addressing, and resolving issues faced by poor, minority, and disadvantaged people in Missouri. After a presentation by the author, we will guide a discussion with Mr. Rothstein about issues affecting African-Americans and poor people in our communities. 

  • Fair Housing Practices 
  • Availability of Affordable Housing 
  • Impact of Segregation 
  • Access to Adequate Schools 

For more information, contact Rani Abston 

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 573-201-6310