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These New Deal programs certainly did not invent racist exclusion or valuation in real estate, but they did institutionalize, codify and invest tremendous federal resources in the idea that Blacks, certain immigrants and other populations lacking “character” or “pride” were not just unworthy of homeownership but were “detrimental influences” destined to drive down property values
This quote effectivelty emphasizes the impact that redlining had on already existing prejudices and systemic racism. The New Deal programs gave existing racist systems more legal and federal support. Giving outdated practices and beliefs reason to figuritively "redline" their clients and people who contributed to their businesses.
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