This Is Public Health Book Club discussion

Hi everyone! I am so excited to moderate the next set of discussion questions. Chapters 4-8 of "The Color of Law" delve into federal housing policies, discriminatory practices by agencies like the FHA and VA, racially restrictive zoning, blockbusting tactics, and legal challenges to housing discrimination. These chapters illustrate the systemic nature of housing segregation and its enduring consequences, emphasizing the need for comprehensive policy reforms to address structural inequalities and promote equitable access to housing opportunities. Here are some discussion questions to dig deeper into the chapters:
1.) How did discriminatory practices by agencies like the FHA and VA deny mortgage loans to people of color, and what were the implications for wealth accumulation and economic mobility?
2.) How did the intersectionality of racial segregation with other forms of discrimination, such as redlining and exclusionary zoning, deepen inequalities in housing and exacerbate social disparities?
3.) What were the main factors driving "white flight" from urban neighborhoods, and how did this phenomenon contribute to racial segregation and the decline of inner-city areas?
4.) How did the proliferation of racially restrictive covenants and redlining policies intersect with "blockbusting" tactics to perpetuate segregation and limit housing options for people of color?
5.) How has the legacy of Supreme Court decisions related to housing discrimination influenced contemporary debates and policies surrounding fair housing, and what are some of the ongoing barriers to achieving meaningful progress in addressing housing inequality?