04/15/2026
What better way to celebrate Fair Housing Month than to educate and learn about it! Be sure to check out these informative resources.
The Color of Law: Book by Richard Rothstein that challenges the common belief that segregation in U.S. cities happened by chance or individual bias. Instead, it reveals how decades of government policies at the local, state, and federal levels actively created and enforced racial segregation.
Roxbury (documentary): Produced by Suffolk University, this documentary explores the impacts of decades of discriminatory housing policies on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston. Through personal stories, it highlights how residents have navigated these challenges while working toward a more equitable future. Watch the film by visiting suffolk.edu/roxburyfilm.
The Red Line: Racial Disparities in Lending: A podcast episode from Reveal in which reporters analyzed 31 million government mortgage records and determined that people of color were more likely than white applicants to be denied a conventional home loan in 61 metro areas, including Atlanta, Detroit and Washington.
Analysis of Impediments: Since Newton and the WestMetro HOME Consortium receive federal funds, they are required to actively further fair housing by identifying and addressing barriers to housing access. A key tool in this effort is the Analysis of Impediments, which helps communities pinpoint inequities and take steps toward more inclusive housing opportunities. Read the analysis on our website by clicking the link in our bio.
