Sister Cities Project (Eco)Exchange 27 - Redlining's Impact in 2022

540 Cornish Drive,Encinitas CA 92024

09 April, 2022

Description

Cultural Exchanges cultivate spaces and events for residents of differing neighboring communities to build relationships and erase barriers This month's SCP EcoExchange is focused on Redlining and its impact on racial equality in 2022. Redlining, the discriminatory rating system designed by the Government in the 1930's, defined certain neighborhoods as risky for investment, and has impacted San Diego communities and communities in cities everywhere in America. Many Americans do not know how redlining came about and most important, how it impacts neighborhoods in 2022. Join us while we unpack all of this with 3 panelists who will bring you historical context about San Diego, an explainer on redlining and how it impacts our Sister Cities residents and friends, and discussion about Redling's impact in 2022. Be sure to register for this event. Seats are limited to 20. These incredible panelists represent the perspective of professionals involved in Local Government, Real Estate industry and History through the lens of Genealogy Research. Eric Henson, Policy Advisor to Council President Pro Tem, Monica Montgomery-Steppe, District 4 (Southeastern San Diego) Over the last 1.5 years, the Sister Cities Project Team has listened as Eric informally educated everyone at our SCP EcoExchanges(tm) about how Redlining works. He breaks it down for us, unpacks details that relate directly to San Diego history and shares his overview as Policy Advisor, about why it is so important to understand Redlining's impact in 2022. Eric brings his own story as a lifelong resident of Southeastern San Diego to his informative discussion. Eric and his team are enormously busy helping District 4 thrive, and we are fortunate he is available to bring his unique perspective to this event. Few people are able to illuminate this topic with a combination of academic knowledge, localized expertise and lived-experience. You don't want to miss this! Learn more: https://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd4/staff/henson Yvette Porter-Moore, CEO The Root Digger, Geneologist & Historian Yvette Porter-Moore is a professional genealogist and public historian with over 30 years of experience in researching her own family history. She is currently researching the history of the Black Community in San Diego County and conducting interviews to personalize the stories.    Ms. Porter- Moore is the Founder & CEO of Root Digger Genealogy Research Services.   Her business focuses on Heir Research, Genealogy Research, Developing Family Trees, and Publishing Family Histories. Ms. Porter-Moore has conducted extensive family research in various cities throughout the U.S. and her all-time favorite is researching old cemeteries. Sister Cities Project recently featured Ms. Porter-Moore's inaugural presentation of important Black Women Leaders in San Diego's History during a Black History Month Celebration with our Community of Black Women Entrepreneurs. It was illuminating, informative, instructive and inspiring. We're excited to see what we she digs up on Redlining in San Diego. She has an ability to create stories of living history that drive home important issues around the roots of inequality in our City. Learn more at: https://yvetteportermoore.com/ Lydell Flemming, Realtor North County San Diego and Real Estate Industry Leader Lydell Fleming is a Realtor in North County San Diego. He's lived in coastal North County since 1972, spending most of the years since in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. In addition to being a Realtor, Lydell holds several key positions in the industry. Lydell is a North San Diego County Realtors Director as well as a California Association of Realtors Director. He is the Key Contact for Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner-Horvath and the Federal Political Coordinator to Congressman Mike Levin. In these roles, Lydell helps to shape the future of the real estate industry. Lydell serves the local community as Housing Committee Lead for Encinitas 4 Equality and is on the Community Resource Center's Board of Directors as of June this year. Lydell and his wife raised their three children in north county and are enjoying their newly empty nest and three grandchildren. Lydell is passionate about this community and is striving to make a positive impact within it. Learn More: Lydell Flemming Realtor: https://www.compass.com/agents/2638786/?referrer=omnibox Want to get up to speed on Redlining before this event? Interactive redlining map for San Diego: https://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/redlining/#loc=12/32.763/-117.266&city=san-diego-ca 6 minute explainer on Redlining (video) https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2018/04/11/601494521/video-housing-segregation-in-everything