Redlining: The Policy That Shaped Modern Inequality #Redlining#HousingHistory#SmartHistory

Redlining wasn’t just discrimination—it was official policy. In the 1930s, government-backed maps labeled neighborhoods as “safe” or “hazardous,” often based on race. Banks followed those maps, denying loans and investment to entire communities.Even after redlining was banned in 1968, the effects didn’t disappear. Generational wealth gaps, housing inequality, and neighborhood disparities today can all be traced back to these decisions.This is how policy shaped opportunity—and why the past still matters.If you enjoyed this trip down the rabbit hole, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Smart History for Dumb Times.

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