Residential Integration Resources

There’s a Reason We Don’t Say ‘Integration’ Anymore: What the busing debate reveals about how Americans really view diversity

  • Integration is something lots of people support in theory — they may even see it as a pillar of American democratic ideals — but they often balk at concrete measures to make integration happen, whether it’s busing or affirmative action. The very word “integration” critiques a country that has long lived its opposite, “separation”. The concept of integration has fallen out of favor in large part because it requires us to take uncomfortable action.

PDF: A Diverse Reading List

  • Diversify your reading materials with this list of books that focus on issues of race and integration. Featuring everything from children’s books centering on characters of color to educational reading for teenagers and adults.

Intentional Integration, Diversity, & Inclusion Glossary

  • Expand your vocabulary and understanding of the concepts related to integration and DEI, and better equip yourself to be a change-maker in your community

Integration FAQs

  • Aren’t South Orange and Maplewood already integrated? Why do we still need an Integration organization in our community? Racial integration in the United States is, unfortunately, a rare and precious thing. 

Integration Articles

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the concept of integration and expand your racial justice vocabulary.

The Opportunity Atlas Mobility Trends

  • Explore the country in a novel way, with interactive maps that chart where in the U.S. and for whom opportunity has been missing, how it is changing, and use this data to inform local solutions to help more children rise out of poverty.

 


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