There are 12 upcoming classes.
Undesign The Redline Guided Tour
Date: 12/01/21Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality.
Public tours are available Wednesdays at 11 am or Saturdays at 2 pm. Registration required.
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1934 with the National Housing Act [which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)], the now-defunct Home Owners’ Loan Corporation created “residential security maps” to indicate the level of security for real-estate investments in 239 cities. The newest areas— typically affluent suburbs considered desirable for lending purposes—were outlined in green and labeled as Type A. Type B neighborhoods, outlined in blue, were considered “Still Desirable”, whereas older Type C were labeled “Declining” and outlined in yellow. Type D neighborhoods, populated largely by African Americans and immigrants, were outlined in red and considered the most risky for mortgage support.
Lenders had to consider these standards if they wanted to receive FHA insurance for their loans. FHA appraisal manuals instructed banks to steer clear of areas with “inharmonious racial groups,” and recommended that municipalities enact racially restrictive zoning ordinances. This racial discrimination in mortgage lending shaped the demographic and wealth patterns of American communities for generations.
“Undesign the Redline reminds us, going forward, we must live up to the Fair Housing Act’s central purpose—not just to root out discrimination, but, as the Act’s co-sponsor Senator Walter Mondale said, to promote ‘truly integrated and balanced living patterns.’” – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The exhibit helps “…shed the light on discriminatory policies and practices — many of them intentional — that form the root causes of clustered poverty and segregation…” – Enterprise Community Partners
SPONSORS
The exhibit at Howard County Library System is sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and PATH.
Undesign The Redline Guided Tour
Date: 12/04/21Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality.
Public tours are available Wednesdays at 11 or Saturdays at 2 pm. Registration required.
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1934 with the National Housing Act [which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)], the now-defunct Home Owners’ Loan Corporation created “residential security maps” to indicate the level of security for real-estate investments in 239 cities. The newest areas— typically affluent suburbs considered desirable for lending purposes—were outlined in green and labeled as Type A. Type B neighborhoods, outlined in blue, were considered “Still Desirable”, whereas older Type C were labeled “Declining” and outlined in yellow. Type D neighborhoods, populated largely by African Americans and immigrants, were outlined in red and considered the most risky for mortgage support.
Lenders had to consider these standards if they wanted to receive FHA insurance for their loans. FHA appraisal manuals instructed banks to steer clear of areas with “inharmonious racial groups,” and recommended that municipalities enact racially restrictive zoning ordinances. This racial discrimination in mortgage lending shaped the demographic and wealth patterns of American communities for generations.
“Undesign the Redline reminds us, going forward, we must live up to the Fair Housing Act’s central purpose—not just to root out discrimination, but, as the Act’s co-sponsor Senator Walter Mondale said, to promote ‘truly integrated and balanced living patterns.’” – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The exhibit helps “…shed the light on discriminatory policies and practices — many of them intentional — that form the root causes of clustered poverty and segregation…” – Enterprise Community Partners
SPONSORS
The exhibit at Howard County Library System is sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and PATH.
Undesign The Redline Guided Tour
Date: 12/08/21Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality.
Public tours are available Wednesdays at 11 am or Saturdays at 2 pm. Registration required.
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1934 with the National Housing Act [which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)], the now-defunct Home Owners’ Loan Corporation created “residential security maps” to indicate the level of security for real-estate investments in 239 cities. The newest areas— typically affluent suburbs considered desirable for lending purposes—were outlined in green and labeled as Type A. Type B neighborhoods, outlined in blue, were considered “Still Desirable”, whereas older Type C were labeled “Declining” and outlined in yellow. Type D neighborhoods, populated largely by African Americans and immigrants, were outlined in red and considered the most risky for mortgage support.
Lenders had to consider these standards if they wanted to receive FHA insurance for their loans. FHA appraisal manuals instructed banks to steer clear of areas with “inharmonious racial groups,” and recommended that municipalities enact racially restrictive zoning ordinances. This racial discrimination in mortgage lending shaped the demographic and wealth patterns of American communities for generations.
“Undesign the Redline reminds us, going forward, we must live up to the Fair Housing Act’s central purpose—not just to root out discrimination, but, as the Act’s co-sponsor Senator Walter Mondale said, to promote ‘truly integrated and balanced living patterns.’” – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The exhibit helps “…shed the light on discriminatory policies and practices — many of them intentional — that form the root causes of clustered poverty and segregation…” – Enterprise Community Partners
SPONSORS
The exhibit at Howard County Library System is sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and PATH.
Against the Law: Forms of African American Politics (Online)
Date: 12/09/21Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Dr. Christopher Bonner specializes in African American history and the nineteenth-century United States. He discusses antebellum Black politics to Reconstruction-era constitutional developments and considers the ways Black people grappled with the limits of formal legal change.
In the decades before the Civil War, African Americans in the North lived in a tenuous freedom, denied political rights and threatened with kidnapping and enslavement. Black people pursued individual and collective strategies to confront these problems, to defend their freedom, and to secure rights.
Citizenship, an ambiguous yet powerful concept at the time, was central to their activism. By claiming that they were citizens in demands for specific rights, Black activists helped to create the meaning of American citizenship. Through two stories, one about Black voting rights and the other about the defense of an alleged fugitive slave, we can see the complexities of Black activist communities and the radical possibilities of African American politics.
Dr. Christopher Bonner teaches African American history at the University of Maryland, College Park. He published his first book, Remaking the Republic: Black Politics and the Creation of American Citizenship, in 2020. His work has also appeared in the collection New Perspectives on the Black Intellectual Tradition (2018) and at "Black Perspectives," the blog for the African American Intellectual History Society. Originally from Chesapeake, Virginia, he earned his B.A. from Howard University and Ph.D. from Yale University.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
This event is part of HCLS Racial Equity and Inclusion series
Image credit: From William Still's book The Underground Railroad (1872), which depicts Black men, women, and children defending themselves against a group of slave catchers.
Undesign The Redline Guided Tour
Date: 12/11/21Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality.
Public tours are available Wednesdays at 11 or Saturdays at 2 pm. Registration required.
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1934 with the National Housing Act [which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)], the now-defunct Home Owners’ Loan Corporation created “residential security maps” to indicate the level of security for real-estate investments in 239 cities. The newest areas— typically affluent suburbs considered desirable for lending purposes—were outlined in green and labeled as Type A. Type B neighborhoods, outlined in blue, were considered “Still Desirable”, whereas older Type C were labeled “Declining” and outlined in yellow. Type D neighborhoods, populated largely by African Americans and immigrants, were outlined in red and considered the most risky for mortgage support.
Lenders had to consider these standards if they wanted to receive FHA insurance for their loans. FHA appraisal manuals instructed banks to steer clear of areas with “inharmonious racial groups,” and recommended that municipalities enact racially restrictive zoning ordinances. This racial discrimination in mortgage lending shaped the demographic and wealth patterns of American communities for generations.
“Undesign the Redline reminds us, going forward, we must live up to the Fair Housing Act’s central purpose—not just to root out discrimination, but, as the Act’s co-sponsor Senator Walter Mondale said, to promote ‘truly integrated and balanced living patterns.’” – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The exhibit helps “…shed the light on discriminatory policies and practices — many of them intentional — that form the root causes of clustered poverty and segregation…” – Enterprise Community Partners
SPONSORS
The exhibit at Howard County Library System is sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and PATH.
Undesign The Redline Guided Tour
Date: 12/15/21Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality.
Public tours are available Wednesdays at 11 am or Saturdays at 2 pm. Registration required.
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1934 with the National Housing Act [which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)], the now-defunct Home Owners’ Loan Corporation created “residential security maps” to indicate the level of security for real-estate investments in 239 cities. The newest areas— typically affluent suburbs considered desirable for lending purposes—were outlined in green and labeled as Type A. Type B neighborhoods, outlined in blue, were considered “Still Desirable”, whereas older Type C were labeled “Declining” and outlined in yellow. Type D neighborhoods, populated largely by African Americans and immigrants, were outlined in red and considered the most risky for mortgage support.
Lenders had to consider these standards if they wanted to receive FHA insurance for their loans. FHA appraisal manuals instructed banks to steer clear of areas with “inharmonious racial groups,” and recommended that municipalities enact racially restrictive zoning ordinances. This racial discrimination in mortgage lending shaped the demographic and wealth patterns of American communities for generations.
“Undesign the Redline reminds us, going forward, we must live up to the Fair Housing Act’s central purpose—not just to root out discrimination, but, as the Act’s co-sponsor Senator Walter Mondale said, to promote ‘truly integrated and balanced living patterns.’” – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The exhibit helps “…shed the light on discriminatory policies and practices — many of them intentional — that form the root causes of clustered poverty and segregation…” – Enterprise Community Partners
SPONSORS
The exhibit at Howard County Library System is sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and PATH.
Rental Eviction Prevention Webinar (Online)
Date: 12/15/21Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Participants learn about the eviction process & causes; different types of eviction notices; impacts & ways to prevent eviction; discrimination & Fair Housing.
Presented by CCCSMD. CCSMD is a non-profit agency that provides client focused services to strengthen and empower communities through financial education and advocacy.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Other events in this series:
Undesign The Redline Guided Tour
Date: 12/18/21Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality.
Public tours are available Wednesdays at 11 or Saturdays at 2 pm. Registration required.
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1934 with the National Housing Act [which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)], the now-defunct Home Owners’ Loan Corporation created “residential security maps” to indicate the level of security for real-estate investments in 239 cities. The newest areas— typically affluent suburbs considered desirable for lending purposes—were outlined in green and labeled as Type A. Type B neighborhoods, outlined in blue, were considered “Still Desirable”, whereas older Type C were labeled “Declining” and outlined in yellow. Type D neighborhoods, populated largely by African Americans and immigrants, were outlined in red and considered the most risky for mortgage support.
Lenders had to consider these standards if they wanted to receive FHA insurance for their loans. FHA appraisal manuals instructed banks to steer clear of areas with “inharmonious racial groups,” and recommended that municipalities enact racially restrictive zoning ordinances. This racial discrimination in mortgage lending shaped the demographic and wealth patterns of American communities for generations.
“Undesign the Redline reminds us, going forward, we must live up to the Fair Housing Act’s central purpose—not just to root out discrimination, but, as the Act’s co-sponsor Senator Walter Mondale said, to promote ‘truly integrated and balanced living patterns.’” – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The exhibit helps “…shed the light on discriminatory policies and practices — many of them intentional — that form the root causes of clustered poverty and segregation…” – Enterprise Community Partners
SPONSORS
The exhibit at Howard County Library System is sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and PATH.
Warning Graphic Content (Online)
Date: 12/21/21Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 3rd Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm.
December 21 River of Ink by Etienne Appert (hoopla)
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive the link to the online class in the confirmation email. This email will also contain as the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Registered customers should place a hold request on the title using their library card in order to receive a copy to read before the discussion.
Availability of physical copies is not guaranteed.
Undesign The Redline Guided Tour
Date: 12/22/21Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality.
Public tours are available Wednesdays at 11 am or Saturdays at 2 pm. Registration required.
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1934 with the National Housing Act [which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)], the now-defunct Home Owners’ Loan Corporation created “residential security maps” to indicate the level of security for real-estate investments in 239 cities. The newest areas— typically affluent suburbs considered desirable for lending purposes—were outlined in green and labeled as Type A. Type B neighborhoods, outlined in blue, were considered “Still Desirable”, whereas older Type C were labeled “Declining” and outlined in yellow. Type D neighborhoods, populated largely by African Americans and immigrants, were outlined in red and considered the most risky for mortgage support.
Lenders had to consider these standards if they wanted to receive FHA insurance for their loans. FHA appraisal manuals instructed banks to steer clear of areas with “inharmonious racial groups,” and recommended that municipalities enact racially restrictive zoning ordinances. This racial discrimination in mortgage lending shaped the demographic and wealth patterns of American communities for generations.
“Undesign the Redline reminds us, going forward, we must live up to the Fair Housing Act’s central purpose—not just to root out discrimination, but, as the Act’s co-sponsor Senator Walter Mondale said, to promote ‘truly integrated and balanced living patterns.’” – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The exhibit helps “…shed the light on discriminatory policies and practices — many of them intentional — that form the root causes of clustered poverty and segregation…” – Enterprise Community Partners
SPONSORS
The exhibit at Howard County Library System is sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and PATH.
Undesign The Redline Guided Tour
Date: 12/29/21Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
Undesign the Redline is an interactive exhibit that explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems with intentionality.
Public tours are available Wednesdays at 11 am or Saturdays at 2 pm. Registration required.
BACKGROUND
Beginning in 1934 with the National Housing Act [which established the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)], the now-defunct Home Owners’ Loan Corporation created “residential security maps” to indicate the level of security for real-estate investments in 239 cities. The newest areas— typically affluent suburbs considered desirable for lending purposes—were outlined in green and labeled as Type A. Type B neighborhoods, outlined in blue, were considered “Still Desirable”, whereas older Type C were labeled “Declining” and outlined in yellow. Type D neighborhoods, populated largely by African Americans and immigrants, were outlined in red and considered the most risky for mortgage support.
Lenders had to consider these standards if they wanted to receive FHA insurance for their loans. FHA appraisal manuals instructed banks to steer clear of areas with “inharmonious racial groups,” and recommended that municipalities enact racially restrictive zoning ordinances. This racial discrimination in mortgage lending shaped the demographic and wealth patterns of American communities for generations.
“Undesign the Redline reminds us, going forward, we must live up to the Fair Housing Act’s central purpose—not just to root out discrimination, but, as the Act’s co-sponsor Senator Walter Mondale said, to promote ‘truly integrated and balanced living patterns.’” – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The exhibit helps “…shed the light on discriminatory policies and practices — many of them intentional — that form the root causes of clustered poverty and segregation…” – Enterprise Community Partners
SPONSORS
The exhibit at Howard County Library System is sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and PATH.
Holocaust Remembrance Day Book Group: Night by Elie Wiesel
Date: 01/27/22Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Racial Equity
Description:
This class is being presented in-person at HCLS Central branch.
To mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and Howard County Library System are partnering to host a book discussion group of Nobel Peace Prize winning author Elie Wiesel and his powerful novel Night.
“A slim volume of terrifying power.” ―The New York Times
Night is Elie Wiesel's masterpiece, a candid, horrific, and deeply poignant autobiographical account of his survival as a teenager in the Nazi death camps.
Elie Wiesel is the author of more than fifty books, including Night, his harrowing account of his experiences in Nazi concentration camps. The book, first published in 1955, was selected for Oprah's Book Club in 2006. Wiesel is Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, and lives with his family in New York City. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. Please note that your email may be shared with Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity for communication related to this event.
Registered customers should place a hold request on the title using their library card in order to receive a copy to read before the discussion. Availability of physical copies is not guaranteed.
