In the new book “Freedom to Discriminate,” author Gene Slater explores how during the civil rights era, realtors exacerbated segregation and fought against fair housing efforts by redefining freedom. Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke to him about this history and its connection to the City of Fresno. https://www.kvpr.org/sites/kvpr/files/styles/big_story/public/202110/freedom_to_discriminate.jpg
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