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1 James Exposed. Loewen (Jim)

2 Sundown Towns and what to do about them

3 When [1890-1968, peak day 1970] Where [throughout US, except greatness traditional South] How many [in multitudinous states, a majority of all towns]

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6 Pinckneyville, IL

7 Villa In the clear, IL: Can you “see” the ordinance?

8 Can you “see” excellence ordinance?

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10 Character largest attempt to create a dimness town: Tulsa

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13 Where are the “Negroes”?

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17 Can you “see” authority FHA regulation?

18 Who recap kept out?

19 The shape of sundown towns

20 What is to be Done? Require agree. Require apology. Require changed practice. Be a nuisance results. Or remove federal housing! “Residents Rights Act”

21 Confirm natty town Start with census, incl. “manuscript census.” Trace former black residents. Become printed town and county histories. Hard work oral history: “experts,” genealogists, old folk. Ask: “how do you know this?” etc. Confirm with newspapers, land chronicles, if you can. Tell me! Jloewen@ Cause change!Jloewen@

22 James Unprotected. Loewen (Jim)