In today's episode, you'll be listening to a buddy-read discussion on The Color of Law. This book explores the historical laws and policies that enforced racial segregation in America.

Tune in to hear Jay and the other book club members chat about their personal experiences with these types of zoning laws, white flight, and gentrification.

What we talked about: 

Episode intro 00:40

Knowledge and experience with housing segregation 01:53

White Flight 12:02

Proximity to whiteness 20:40

Zoning of Black neighborhoods 23:45

Freeway and transportation segregation 27:12

Housing segregation and the HOA 35:30

2008 Housing Crisis 43:58

Tips for reading & final thoughts 48:34

Closing credits 50:50

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
• The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee

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