At the intersection of land use, racial equity, and economic justice, the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden invite you to join us for a critical conversation about how people can be empowered to address the legacy of state-sanctioned segregation with author, Leah Rothstein.

Richard Rothstein’s important book, Color of Law, made a powerful case that direct and indirect government action and policies at the federal, state and local levels had caused segregation and the resulting social problems throughout the United States. The book was a best seller and significantly influenced discussions of the systemic impact of segregated communities on a range of outcomes in education, health and workforce participation. It stands as one of the most important recent books on residential segregation published in the past few decades.

In their new book, Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law, Rothstein and housing policy expert Leah Rothstein provide a blueprint on how to address segregation for concerned citizens and community leaders. The new book describes dozens of tangible strategies the Rothsteins say readers and supporters can undertake in their own communities to make their commitment real and create tangible change that might finally challenge residential segregation and help address the legacy of America's profoundly unconstitutional past.

Leah Rothstein will discuss the topics addressed in her new book and in-person attendees will have the opportunity to purchase Just Action and the Color of Law for Rothstein to sign.

Sponsored by the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden, Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, and Bookshop Santa Cruz.