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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 51 MIN

From History to Action: Undoing Segregation in our Neighborhoods

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Building on Richard Rothstein’s “The Color of Law” and the discussion about urban renewal with Dr. Mindy Fullilove, who wrote “Root Shock”, and Brentin Mock, this discussion with Richard Rothstein and Leah Rothstein explores how “Just Action” offers a tangible framework for communities to dismantle segregation, influence urban planning and public policy decisions, and build more equitable, integrated communities. If you would like to read more about the topics discussed in this episode arc, please see information below for purchasing the books referenced. Also, you can subscribe to Leah Rothstein’s SubStack platform at https://substack.com/@justaction.The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated AmericaRoot Shock: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America, and What We Can Do about Itbookshop.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building on Richard Rothstein’s “The Color of Law” and the discussion about urban renewal with Dr. Mindy Fullilove, who wrote “Root Shock”, and Brentin Mock, this discussion with Richard Rothstein and Leah Rothstein explores how “Just Action” offers a tangible framework for communities to dismantle segregation, influence urban planning and public policy decisions, and build more equitable, integrated communities. If you would like to read more about the topics discussed in this episode arc, please see information below for purchasing the books referenced. Also, you can subscribe to Leah Rothstein’s SubStack platform at https://substack.com/@justaction.The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated AmericaRoot Shock: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America, and What We Can Do about Itbookshop.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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