Uncovering Hidden Histories: Community Shareback with Justice InDeed

When

Tuesday October 28, 2025: 6:00pm to 7:45pm  Add to Calendar /   Add to Google Calendar

Where

Downtown Library: 4th Floor Program Room

Description

The Justice Indeed team, with support from over a thousand local volunteers, uncovered and began the arduous process of documenting over 9,000 racially restrictive covenants throughout Washtenaw County. These covenants were used primarily in the first half of the 20th century, to prohibit primarily Black, but also other individuals from living or purchasing certain properties based on their race, ethnicity, or religion. The harms of these covenants persist today. 
Now, the full map is complete and we will share what we’ve learned and invite you into imagining what comes next. Join us as we uncover hidden histories from Washtenaw County.