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What 'urban renewal' meant for Milwaukee's Black residents
A series of demolition and construction projects labeled "urban renewal" destroyed Black neighborhoods in Milwaukee, sparking the open housing movement in the 1960s to end housing discrimination.
By Nathan Denzin | Here & Now
October 10, 2023 • Southeast Region
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