The Color of Law – Richard Rothstein

This book explores how U.S. government policies deliberately enforced racial segregation in housing, leading to today's racial wealth gap. Rothstein dismantles the myth that segregation resulted from private choices, revealing laws and policies that excluded Black families from homeownership and economic mobility. He details redlining, racial zoning, and discriminatory lending practices that still impact communities today. The book argues for reparative policies to correct these historical injustices.