All Rights Reserved w/ Guest: Octavia Rainey

This episode of All Rights Reserved cuts straight to the bone of the housing crisis in Southeast Raleigh. Host Yolanda Taylor, the "Community Lawyer," sits down with the "blueprint for advocacy," Award-winning community leader, Octavia Rainey—a preservationist who has spent decades on the front lines fighting the erasure of Black history and the displacement of its people.In This Episode:The 3x Rent Trap: Why requiring three times the rent to qualify is intentionally excluding Gen Z, Millennials, and low-wage workers.The Application Fee Hustle: How non-refundable $75–$100 fees are being used as a predatory revenue stream that disproportionately hits Black women.Zoning as a Weapon: A deep dive into how rezoning and the removal of "Conservation Overlay Districts" act as the primary engines for gentrification.The AMI Myth: Breaking down why "affordable housing" based on Area Median Income is a math problem that doesn't add up for CNAs, hospitality workers, and families living paycheck to paycheck.Historical Erasure: Octavia Rainey discusses the changing face—and feel—of Southeast Raleigh and the importance of holding local government accountable for redevelopment decisions.🎧 Listen to the full episode of All Rights Reserved on Choice FM and your favorite podcast platforms.Connect with Choice FM🎧 Listen Live: 92.1 FM (WRSV)📞 Message Line: 919-872-1055📺 YouTube: @ILoveChoiceFM📘 Facebook: I Love Choice FM🌐 www.ilovechoicefm.com