Mapping Racism News Today

Restrictive covenants played a major role in shaping the racial make up of Milwaukee and its suburbs. Efforts are being made to reverse their effects.

The Wauwatosa Common Council unanimously agreed on Tuesday to push for state law that would help remove restrictive covenants from property deeds across Wisconsin.

Wauwatosas equity and inclusion commission is asking for legislation to remove the racist language that, experts say, has had detrimental effects.

Two professors are heading a crowdsourcing effort to document and map how restrictive covenants shaped the racial geography of Milwaukee county.