The Color of Law discussion

Read Chapters 11 - 12.

In Chapter 11, Rothstein discusses the generational cycle that often plagues families stuck in low-income situations. The lack of opportunity is passed from parent to child and continues to affect the family. How can we empower families to break this cycle?

Rothstein offers suggestions and fixes on how to move forward in Chapter 12. What are some tangible steps that we as a sector can move the needle forward?

Jeff Olivet and Marc Dones respond to Secretary Ben Carson's address at the National Conference on Ending Homelessness providing insight on racism and homelessness (http://us.thinkt3.com/blog/racism-hom...). In addition, Overcoming the Silence of Generational Poverty looks at how poverty continues and carries over from parent to child (www.washington.edu/omad/files/2013/03...).

We leave you with the quote, "A little progress every day adds up to big results." We must address racism and work together to overcome the struggles that are still facing not only our sector, but our city as a whole.

Next week, we will finish the book and hear Richard Rothstein's keynote at the 25th Annual Conference on Affordable Housing and Homelessness.