Assignment 5
Geographies of identity
Explore the “Mapping Prejudice” project web page and find the “Maps & Data” section under the “Racial Covenants” tab.
- Next, you will select 5 distinct municipalities (i.e. cities) that possess racial covenants and are present in the map. Copy the date, covenant language, and address. Then, use Zillow or a similar site to find the current value of the home at (or near) that location. Create and fill in a table with the following structure:
| Municipality | Date | Covenant language | Address | Current value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipality 1 | ||||
| Municipality 2 | ||||
| Municipality 3 | ||||
| Municipality 4 | ||||
| Municipality 5 |
- Describe what you found. What do you notice about the homes today? What surprises you about the results?