At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, our vision of a city where everyone has a decent place to live cannot be achieved without acknowledging the inhumanity endured by people of color for centuries.
Racist housing policies such as redlining and racial restrictive covenants created a racial wealth gap in Philadelphia and throughout the nation. The effects of these policies are still experienced today.
As we explore how race and housing are inextricably linked, we aim to share blog posts, stories, articles, videos and interviews that highlight this connection.
We have resolved to hold ourselves accountable, and as a supporter of Habitat Philadelphia, we look forward to working alongside you as we continue to build equity, strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Learn more about how Racial Covenants continue to impact our city.
Read more about the Housing Valuation Gap in Philadelphia
The Case for Housing Justice in Philadelphia.
The following books are the first installment of a Race and Housing Reading List curated by staff to expand on these topics in further detail.
Watch a conversation between author Richard Rothstein and Director of Project Planning and Design Tya Winn and CEO Corinne O'Connell
Part Two of a conversation between author Richard Rothstein and Director of Project Planning and Design Tya Winn and CEO Corinne O'Connell
Read a Statement from Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and explore additional anti-racist resources.