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Why Jesse Owens Saved Hitler's Mysterious Trees (PTFO Vault)

Pablo Torre Finds Out

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The Lasting Impact of Redlining and Jesse Owens' Legacy

This chapter examines the historical context of redlining in the New Deal era, detailing how racial classifications have led to enduring environmental and health disparities in neighborhoods like Roxbury and East Boston. It also highlights Jesse Owens' legacy of hope through the act of tree planting in these areas, symbolizing resilience against systemic oppression.

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