

Race for Profit - Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Apr 13, 2020
An interview with scholar activist Kango Yamada Taylor about her book 'Race for Profit' which explores the decline of black homeownership due to banks in the real estate industry. The podcast delves into the history and ongoing impact of housing discrimination on African Americans, the connection between post-war housing policy and urban rebellions, the racial discrimination in the real estate industry, and the conflict between profit-driven real estate and public policy objectives in the housing sector.
Chapters
Transcript
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Political Economy of Segregation and Racial Inequality
02:05 • 12min
Connecting Post-War Housing Policy to Urban Rebellions
14:19 • 1min
Racial Discrimination and Predatory Practices in the Real Estate Industry
15:44 • 19min
Examining Private Sector Involvement and Inequality in Housing
34:50 • 6min