EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 32 MIN
Where Did Everyone Go? Displacement, Race, and DC’s Alleyways
from DC Alley Archives · host Briana Thomas
Host Briana Thomas speaks with Bryan Green (National Association of Realtors) and Dr. Bi'Anncha Andrews about the history and impact of alleyway communities in Washington, DC, exploring how real estate policy, redlining, racial covenants, and urban renewal drove displacement and shaped neighborhood change. The episode highlights the loss of cultural value and generational wealth, the role of Black women in resistance and advocacy, and current challenges and policy ideas for building inclusive, equitable housing while preserving community networks.
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Host Briana Thomas speaks with Bryan Green (National Association of Realtors) and Dr. Bi’Anncha Andrews about the history and impact of alleyway communities in Washington, DC, exploring how real estate policy, redlining, racial covenants, and urban renewal drove displacement and shaped neighborhood change. The episode highlights the loss of cultural value and generational wealth, the role of Black women in resistance and advocacy, and current challenges and policy ideas for building inclusive, equitable housing while preserving community networks. Connect with Briana on Instagram @Brianaindc and take a guided history tour with her at blackbroadwaytravel.com . Visit dchistory.org to learn more. Ep. 3 – London Court (later Hopkins Court) alley dwelling, December 18, 1935 (General Photograph Collection, CHS 06842)
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