How One LA Neighborhood Reveals The Racist Architecture Of American Homeownership

Property ownership eludes Black Americans more than any other racial group. NPR's Ailsa Chang and Jonaki Mehta examine why. They tell the story of LA's Sugar Hill neighborhood, a once-vibrant black community that was demolished to make way for the Santa Monica Freeway.

Their story is part of NPR's special series We Hold These Truths.

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This episode was produced by Jonaki Mehta, Brianna Scott, Brent Baughman and Lee Hale. It was edited by Sami Yenigun, Patrick Jarenwattananon and Christopher Intagliata with help from Wynne Davis. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.