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Displacing People for “Progress": The Origins of BART

Displacing People for “Progress": The Origins of BART

FromThe Bay


Displacing People for “Progress": The Origins of BART

FromThe Bay

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Back in the 60s, BART was just a plan in the making. And located through its path were communities of mostly low income people of color. But thanks to a legal tool known as imminent domain, many in that community were forced to sell their homes or face eviction. 
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Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Bay is a local news podcast about what’s really going on here. We’ll show you the messy and resilient culture of this place we call home, with help from Bay Area reporters, community leaders, and neighbors. The show is hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.