Book talks with author Bernadette Atuahene
Join us for an evening of refreshments and powerful conversation with Professor Atuahene and Orlando Bailey as they dive into some of the most pressing issues facing Detroit today. They’ll explore housing affordability, racialized property tax administration, and the ongoing legacy of racist policies. This candid and thought-provoking discussion promises to challenge your thinking and inspire meaningful conversation. Come ready to engage, ask questions, and leave with a deeper understanding of how racist policies shape communities. We can’t wait to see you there!
Plundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in AmericaIn this powerful work of scholarship and storytelling, Atuahene shows how predatory governance invites complicity from well-meaning people, eviscerates communities, and widens the racial wealth gap. By following the lives of two Detroit grandfathers, one Black and the other white, and their grandchildren, Atuahene tells a riveting tale about racist policies, how they take root, why they flourish, and who profits.
January 31, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Detroit Mercy Law School - 651 East Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48226
Learn morePlundered: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in AmericaIn this powerful work of scholarship and storytelling, Professor Bernadette Atuahene, of USC Gould School of Law, shows how predatory governance invites complicity from well-meaning people, eviscerates communities, and widens the racial wealth gap in her book "Plundered". By following the lives of two Detroit grandfathers, one Black and the other white, and their grandchildren, Atuahene tells a riveting tale about racist policies, how they take root, why they flourish, and who profits.
April 4, 2025
6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Literati Bookstore, 124 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor
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