Richard Rothstein - The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America

The video discusses Richard Rothstein's book, 'The Color of Law,' which documents how federal, state, and local governments in the U.S. have unconstitutionally created residential segregation. It highlights the myth of de facto segregation and provides examples, such as Levittown, where government policies explicitly prohibited African Americans from buying homes. These policies led to significant wealth disparities between white and African American families, contributing to ongoing racial inequalities.

What does the book The Color of Law document regarding segregation in the United States?

How did federal, state, and local governments contribute to residential segregation?

What was the significance of Levittown in the context of housing segregation?

What role did the Federal Housing Administration play in the segregation of housing?

In what ways did the Underwriting Manual influence housing development practices?

What were the consequences of the federal government's housing policies on African American wealth?

How does the disparity in wealth between African Americans and whites today relate to historical housing policies?