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A House Divided: The History of Segregation & the Legacy of Gentrification in Detroit
November 7, 2018 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, which outlawed the widespread practice of housing discrimination. Please join historian and founder of the Black Scroll Network, Jamon Jordan, as he discusses the court case involving the family of Ossian and Gladys Sweet, one of the most remarkable fights for civil rights in Detroit's history and it's lasting impact.