Speaker Series 2: The History of Racial Injustice in Vermont Housing

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Community land trusts play a significant role in building equitable communities. We will discuss how trusts address the impact of restricted access to housing and “home” on black and indigenous people and people of color in the U.S., including New Americans, people who are not proficient in the English language, migrant workers, and others. We will also explore the historical systemic barriers and racist design of the US real estate, urban planning and housing finance systems. What are the housing challenges faced by BIPOC Vermonters today, and how can community land trusts help?