Good Faith
Race, Real Estate, and the Los Angeles Fires with Jasmin Shupper
May 8, 2025
Jasmin Shupper, the visionary founder and CEO of Greenline Housing Foundation, discusses the impact of racial covenants on housing equity and disaster recovery, particularly following the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena. She highlights how historical practices like redlining have disproportionately affected Black homeowners. Jasmin shares her mission to close the racial wealth gap and prevent displacement, along with inspiring stories of families overcoming barriers in real estate. Her work advocates for community resilience and justice amidst systemic inequalities.
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- The legacy of racial covenants and redlining significantly contributes to ongoing housing inequities, exacerbating the impact of disasters on communities of color.
- Greenline Housing Foundation's commitment to providing financial assistance is crucial for rebuilding efforts, promoting stability, and addressing systemic disparities faced by Black and Brown homeowners.
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The Intersection of Natural Disasters and Racial Equity
Natural disasters often do not discriminate by race or class; however, the aftermath of disasters like the L.A. fires disproportionately impacts communities of color. In Altadena, for instance, although Black residents made up only 8% of the population, they accounted for almost 50% of the lost homes due to the Eaton fire. This highlights a legacy of systemic inequities that affect rebuilding efforts, revealing how historical injustices continue to shape contemporary realities. Jasmine Schupper's work emphasizes the need to address these disparities, focusing on supporting communities that have long faced barriers to recovery.
