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 film screening will be followed by a panel with Irondequoit Town Supervisor Andraé Evans, a representative from the Bar Association, and community members in Irondequoit working to revoke covenants from their 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 April 22, 2024.
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