The COLOR of LAW is heralded as a “masterful” and “essential” history of the modern American metropolis. It is a groundbreaking investigation into how U.S. governments deliberately imposed racial segregation on metropolitan areas nationwide in the twentieth century. Richard Rothstein, the author, describes how federal, state, and local governments systematically imposed residential segregation.

Gaining an understanding to help all of us self-check and examine how we can build more diverse neighborhoods and communities as our communities expand and grow.

The COLOR of LAW Book Study was presented collaboratively with Trustbuilding, DASH, The City of Lagrange Housing Authority, and the Community Development Director of the City of Lagrange. A different presenter from each organization led the discussion each week. The Presenters were Zsa Zsa Heard, Alton West, Nate Crawford, and Chalton Askew.