Tag: Natalie Lee
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The Persistence of Exclusion: Spatial Analysis of Racial Covenants and Their Distribution
By Natalie Lee Faculty Mentor: Dr. Steve Hanna Abstract In the early 20th century, racial covenants were embedded in land deeds to restrict property sales based on race, a practice that was widespread throughout Fredericksburg. These covenants often included perpetuity clauses that specified the duration of such restrictions. Through spatial analysis and data management, this…
