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Nikema Williams: the creation of the Federal-Aid Highway Act in 1956 led to the segregation and displacement of people of color

On the recordMarch 24, 2021
the creation of the Federal-Aid Highway Act in 1956 led to the segregation and displacement of people of color
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Nikema Williams
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the negative impact of the Federal-Aid Highway Act on Black communities.

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