2 Videos: Redlining and The Myth of “Self-Made” Success

“Redlining: the racist housing policy from the Jim Crow era that still affects us today.”

This video from the adam ruins everything series called “The Disturbing History of the Suburbs” gives an introduction to redlining policy and its historical and present-day impact.

The Myth of “Self-Made” Success

In the video below, entrepreneur Jason Ford shares his story and a call to seriously investigate the idea of “self-made” wealth.

Far be it from me to pass up an opportunity to disrupt the myth of meritocracy. If you have any additional resources to add related to this topic, send them to me or share them in the comment section.

Ubuntu,

From Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins-Jones

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