Course Title: Unveiling the Intersection: Property Ownership, Real Estate, and Slavery in America

Course Description

This webinar delves deep into the historical intersection between property ownership, real estate, and slavery in America, shedding light on how African-Americans were viewed as property, the implications of this dehumanizing practice on real estate development, and the lasting impact on communities today.

Course Topics

1. Historical Overview: Slavery and Property Ownership in America.
2. Redlining and Disinvestment in Black Communities.
3. Slave Codes and Property Rights: Legal Frameworks.
4. Impact of Slavery on Land Ownership Patterns.
5. African-American Property Ownership Post-Emancipation.
6. Real Estate Development in the Era of Slavery.
7. Property as Power: Decoding Ownership Dynamics.
8. Racial Wealth Disparities and Property Ownership.
9. Contemporary Real Estate Practices and Their Roots in Slavery.
10. Strategies for Addressing Historical Injustices in Property Ownership.



Learning Objectives

1. Understand the historical context of property ownership and slavery in America.
2. Analyze the impact of slavery on real estate development and property rights.
3. Examine the connections between past practices and current racial disparities in property ownership.
4. Explore the legal frameworks that shaped property ownership during slavery.
5. Identify strategies for addressing systemic inequalities in property ownership.
6. Gain insights into the influence of historical dynamics on present-day real estate practices.
7. Foster critical thinking on the intersection of property, real estate, and slavery.
8. Discuss the implications of viewing humans as property on community development.
9. Evaluate the role of property as a mechanism of power and control in historical contexts.
10. Develop a nuanced understanding of the complexities of African-American property ownership throughout history.




Value to the Participant

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the tangled history between property ownership, real estate, and slavery in the United States, enabling them to assess the ongoing impacts of past practices on present-day real estate dynamics. By unraveling the complexities of these intersections, attendees will acquire a deeper appreciation of the systemic inequalities rooted in historical injustices, empowering them to advocate for more equitable and inclusive approaches to property ownership and community development.



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