Join the Town of Irondequoit, Irondequoit Public Library, and ERASE on Wednesday, May 22, at 6:00 PM, for Owning Our History of Racial Covenants in Irondequoit to Build a More Welcoming Future.
This program will include a screening of the documentary film Home Access Denied, followed by a panel discussion on the racial covenants that are commonly found in property deeds.
The 20-minute film is about the history and legacy of residential segregation in Greater Rochester and the ways ordinary people are participating in civic action to create a more welcoming, just, and inclusive community. The film explores the stories of two families and their lived experiences shaped by the neighborhoods they call home. One family living in a “greenlined” suburb and the other in an urban “redlined” neighborhood, each confronting the deprivations of segregation. This film is intended for an audience of Grade 6 and up.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Norma Holland, and the panelists will include:
— Andraé Evans – Irondequoit Town Supervisor
— Shane Wiegand – Our Local History
— Christopher Brandt – Irondequoit Resident
— Johnita Anthony – Confronting Our Racist Deeds
If you’d like to attend Owning Our History of Racial Covenants in Irondequoit to Build a More Welcoming Future, please register now through our Event Calendar.
Published on May 16, 2024.
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