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Mapping a history of covenants and segregation in Milwaukee

Researchers and volunteers with the Mapping Racism and Resistance project in MIlwaukee County are examining millions of documents to chronicle where and how racial covenants shaped the community.

By Murv Seymour | Here & Now

December 5, 2025 • Southeast Region

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Researchers and volunteers examine where and how racial covenants shaped Milwaukee County.

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