like white flight and gentrification never happen in the same types of areas
White Flight was just a consequence of Red Lining. Americans created "Whites Only" enclaves and provided economic incentives that excluded black residents.
Gentrification is, once again, about Americans creating enclaves - this time on the edge of black neighborhoods - and once again excluding black residents from economic incentives to modernize property.
The rationale is always the same. Only white people are smart / diligent / responsible enough to make use of these benefits. In each case, it is the underlying rationale of exclusion that is racist.
White Flight was just a consequence of Red Lining. Americans created "Whites Only" enclaves and provided economic incentives that excluded black residents.
Gentrification is, once again, about Americans creating enclaves - this time on the edge of black neighborhoods - and once again excluding black residents from economic incentives to modernize property.
The rationale is always the same. Only white people are smart / diligent / responsible enough to make use of these benefits. In each case, it is the underlying rationale of exclusion that is racist.
I struggle with conveying thoughts so thanks for filling in these crucial blanks :heart-sickle: