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The ripple effects of Minnesota's racial covenants are still being felt
Mar 14, 2025
Racial covenants were used to prevent people of color from owning property, and can partially be blamed for lingering racial wealth gaps.
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Black families in this Minnesota suburb found homes, despite racism in real estate
by
Lee Hawkins
, Kelly Silvera
, Marcel Malekebu
, Meredith Garretson
, Alex Schroeder
and Gary O'Keefe
Feb 12, 2025
Decades of discriminatory housing practices created racial disparities in home ownership and wealth. The fight for equity in Minnesota continues today.