AFRS 4321: Pandemics of Harlem

There is no better archive of redlining than the HOLC maps and the accompanying area descriptions. This site juxtaposes these maps from the 1930s with contemporary health disparities. In most cities, you will see striking similarities between redlining eighty years ago and health disparities today. This is a testament to the long-lasting impact of racial segregation and redlining in shaping the enduring contours of marked inequality in American cities.

Maps and data for 140 cities.
"For decades, starting at least in the 1930s, low-income and minority communities were intentionally cut off from lending and investment through a system known as redlining."

Maps and redlining visualizations and information based on HOLC (Homeowners Loan Corporation) data and "area descriptions"

Use this index for quick and easy access to selected statistics on a variety of health topics. The latest data in reports, databases, and other resources.

The Health Department provides interactive visualization tools, downloadable datasets and rigorous research on New Yorkers’ health. You can use these resources to support your own research, and to discover and share data-driven stories about your community’s health.

A link to a prefabricated search on the topic of health disparities in Harlem, NY.

Prefabricated Tuberculosis AND Harlem search in PubMed.

Google search on School Resource Officer Budget with site:gov