East Lake Meadows

'Your Property Values Will Crumble'

White residents were told by local real estate agents, banks, and politicians that African Americans moving into their neighborhood would destroy their property values. By the end of the decade, East Lake went from being predominantly white to 90% African American.

'Your Property Values Will Crumble'

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    East Lake Meadows

    S1 E1 - 1h 45m

    Learn the history of East Lake Meadows, a former public housing community in Atlanta. Stories from residents reveal hardship and resilience, and raise critical questions about race, poverty, and who is deserving of public assistance.

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