Reparative action is long overdue for the families affected by eminent domain, urban renewal, redlining, discriminatory covenants, and other actions taken under the “color of law” – all of which were determined by the Federal government to be a violation of their human rights.
In the present day, the relics of “urban removal” are real and can be seen in Annapolis as issues related to deteriorating, unhealthy public housing structures; unsafe communities, and continued disparities in every sector (housing, education, employment, wealth, health, etc.) that are constantly looming over the City and Anne Arundel County.
Direct repair is a critical part of the solution because it will lead to healing for all.