Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton & Springfield

Who was Lelia Francis?

Explore the life of Lelia Francis, the first Black real estate agent in Ohio, who went to extraordinary lengths to help Black families secure homes during the Jim Crow era. She fought against the effects of redlining, securing mortgages for Black home buyers and integrating neighborhoods in southwest Ohio. Always an entrepreneur, she also helped found the first Black-owned bank in Dayton, Ohio.

Who was Lelia Francis?

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  • Redlining Virtual Screener Discussion: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Redlining Virtual Screener Discussion

    S2022 E2 - 51m 26s

    Join community members for a discussion about Redlining in Dayton and Springfield following the virtual premiere of ThinkTV's most recent documentary.

  • Redlining: Mapping Inequality (online version): asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Redlining: Mapping Inequality (online version)

    S2022 E1 - 52m 58s

    "Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton and Springfield" tells the national and local story of redlining, a practice which embedded racial segregation and inequality into the development of American cities and suburbs and created a wealth gap that continues to impact our communities today.

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