Dorothy Mae Richardson, Community Activist
Posted by Karen Galle on Mar 19, 2021 in | Comments Off on Dorothy Mae Richardson, Community Activist In the 1960s older intercity neighborhoods in Pittsburgh were being demolished as part of an urban renewal program called the “Pittsburgh Renaissance.” Many lower income residents, primarily African Americans, were forced out of their homes. Some were relocated into public housing, but others were left without a plan for affordable living. Additionally, financial institutions began “redlining”...read more