“The FHA literally drew up the redlining map and then basically distributed - I'm sorry, the Home Owners' Loan Corporation actually did it, and then distributed to banks who used that as policy to determine how they would lend and who they would lend to. The racism in the system was pervasive and total.”

American essayist and journalist, 21st century His work centers on race, history, and the American experience, blending sharp analysis with personal reflection. Known for essays like *Between the World and Me* and his contributions to *The Atlantic*, he explores systemic inequality and the legacy of slavery.