When landlords hold all the power, some tenants choose to fight rather than accept displacement. This show chronicles the real battles waged by renters who stood up against eviction and emerged victorious. From courtroom showdowns to community organizing, these are the stories of people who refused to be pushed out of their homes.
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When landlords hold all the power, some tenants choose to fight rather than accept displacement. This show chronicles the real battles waged by renters who stood up against eviction and emerged victorious. From courtroom showdowns to community organizing, these are the stories of people who refused to be pushed out of their homes.
The Crown Heights Rebellion: A Community Fights Back
Housing & Community . Eviction Defense
15 minutes
1 year ago
The Crown Heights Rebellion: A Community Fights Back
This episode focuses on the historic tenant resistance in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood during the 1990s gentrification wave. We examine how residents organized to combat predatory landlords, established tenant associations, and created lasting community networks. The story reveals how collective action and strategic organizing transformed individual eviction cases into a powerful movement for housing justice.
Housing & Community . Eviction Defense
When landlords hold all the power, some tenants choose to fight rather than accept displacement. This show chronicles the real battles waged by renters who stood up against eviction and emerged victorious. From courtroom showdowns to community organizing, these are the stories of people who refused to be pushed out of their homes.
