TED-Ed: The dark history of the suburbs | Kevin Ehrman-Solberg and Kirsten Delegard

The video explores the history and impact of racial covenants in the United States, starting with the Simpsons' experience in Minneapolis in 1909. These covenants were legal agreements that restricted property ownership based on race, leading to widespread segregation. The video discusses the spread of these covenants, their role in the development of suburbs, and the phenomenon of white flight. It highlights the challenges faced by communities of color, including redlining and industrial development in their neighborhoods. Despite being banned in 1968, the legacy of racial covenants persists, contributing to ongoing racial disparities in homeownership and neighborhood segregation.

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