DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Public Archives will host its monthly First Saturday Program on November 1, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., featuring a free presentation titled The Fight for Fair Housing: From Discrimination to Justice, presented by Emily Green. The program will explore the history of housing discrimination in the United States, highlighting key moments, movements, and individuals who advanced fair and equal housing opportunities.
Topics include redlining, restrictive covenants, and landmark federal legislation aimed at addressing systemic inequities. Attendees will also learn about Delaware’s own history of advocacy and activism, examining how local citizens, civil rights leaders, youth organizations, and community groups challenged discriminatory housing practices through legal action and community initiatives. The presentation will incorporate historic images, case studies, and firsthand accounts to illustrate these efforts. Emily Green, a Dover native and social studies teacher at POLYTECH High School, holds a bachelor’s degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree from Pace University.
For more information about the Delaware Public Archives and its events, visit archives.delaware.gov.
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