How Home Loans Segregated America

The video explores the concept of upward mobility in the U.S., highlighting the role of the National Housing Act and the FHA in increasing homeownership. It delves into the discriminatory practice of redlining, which restricted access to home loans for communities of color, leading to long-term racial wealth disparities. The video also discusses the broader impacts of these policies on education, policing, and health, and calls for open dialogue to address systemic issues.

What evidence is provided in the text regarding the wealth gap between white families and families of color?

How does housing policy affect education funding according to the text?

What solutions does the text suggest for addressing the issues of economic inequality and housing discrimination?