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Black People and the Housing Affordability Crisis
Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley
18 Oct 2024
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Black Agenda Radio · Black People and the Housing Affordability Crisis

Leah Goodridge is a tenants’ rights attorney, a writer, and a member of New York City’s City Planning Commission. She joins us to discuss New York City Mayor Eric Adams' recently passed housing proposal and presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ housing proposals. Would they be effective? Are they what is needed for Black people? Leah Goodridge joins us from New York City.

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