Dismantling White Supremacy
South Bay Community Land Trust
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, we will have a presentation from two leaders of the South Bay Community Land Trust (CLT). South Bay CLT’s mission is to combat displacement, land speculation, and community deterioration, and expand housing and economic development opportunities for low income and moderate income residents in Santa Clara County. Community Land Trusts are a powerful partner in reversing the effects of decades of housing discrimination, since they buffer residents from the volatility of economic crises, land speculation and gentrification through permanent affordable housing. Specifically, South Bay CLT, like us, recognizes the historically racist exclusion of BIPOC and other marginalized communities from opportunities of housing and development, and actively works to dismantle these structures by centering the voices and lived experiences of those most impacted by the housing crisis: for example, by the makeup of their board.
One of the CLT’s Organizing Directors, Delma Hernández, and a member of the board, Alyssa Serrano, will share insights and possibilities for valuable ways UUCPA can contribute to the expansion of affordable housing.
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