Course: Historical Injustices & Shaping a Fair Future

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Course Overview

“Redlining in Pasadena” is a crucial course tailored for Pasadena Unified High School and College students. It delves deep into the discriminatory housing practices of the 20th century and their enduring impact on Asians, Hispanics, and Blacks. Students will uncover how institutions like the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (HOLC) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) perpetuated economic disparities through redlining.

By exploring this history and current fair housing initiatives, students will understand the importance of addressing these injustices and feel empowered to advocate for them, thereby fostering equitable communities.

Key Learning Objectives

• Historical Insight: Understand the origins and methods of redlining in Pasadena from the 1930s to the 1960s.
• Impact Awareness: Recognize the long-term economic and social consequences of redlining on minority communities.
• Modern Relevance: Learn about Pasadena’s ongoing efforts to combat the legacy of redlining through fair housing initiatives.
• Civic Engagement: Equip students with knowledge and tools to advocate for social justice and equity.

Core Modules

1. Lesson Plans: An overview of the weekly lesson plans for week 1 through 3.
2. Assignments: Three weeks of lesson plans with an optional 4th week option.
3. Slides: Two PowerPoint Presentation Slides
   1. One (10-page) ppt slideshow : Identifying & Mapping: Community Asset Map
   2. One (108-page) ppt slideshow: Housing Inequality & Activism in Pasadena: Student Assignments
4. Resources: Planning notes, Racial Covenants, Draft Housing Plans and more… 

Importance of the Course

This course is not just about understanding history and the historical injustices that occurred. Your students will be equipped to help create equitable communities by learning about redlining and its effects. This course provides historical knowledge that inspires civic engagement and advocacy for a fairer future, instilling in each of them a sense of hope and optimism about the positive change they can bring collectively.

Course Funding & Support Provided by: 

National Association of REALTORS®  |  Pasadena Foothills Association of REALTORS® | NAACP – Pasadena Branch  | Pasadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association |  Pasadena Civitan Club | Pasadena Latino Heritage | Kansha Pasadena | Hahn & Hahn LLP | Pasadena Jaycees Foundation