Problem
After viewing the documentary, Jim Crow of the North, discuss the following and other issues raised that relate to material in Conley.
A. How does the documentary Jim Crow of the North argue that restrictive housing covenants acted to create a "Jim Crow of the North"?
B. Who was responsible for the restrictive covenants? What actions did prospective homeowners (and their advocates) take when faced with such barriers to a home purchase?
C. The speakers describe effects not only on those directly targeted by the covenants-African Americans primarily, but also Jews, Asians, and other minority groups-but also effects on whites. What were those?
D. What have been the enduring effects of these discriminatory housing practices?
E. Other issues raised in the documentary relate to topics addressed by Conley.