Housing segregation in the United States was shaped by federal housing policy in the twentieth century. Government agencies created redlining maps that restricted mortgage access in Black neighborhoods. The Federal Housing Administration insured loans primarily in racially homogeneous suburbs. The GI Bill expanded homeownership but was unevenly administered, limiting access for Black veterans. These policies structured long-term disparities in home equity and wealth accumulat

Washington, D.C. has been a centerpiece of federal intervention for many years, often seen as a necessary measure in times of crisis. However, the stories surrounding these interventions are far more complex than they might seem at first.