We would like to share the impact Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton and Springfield is having beyond its initial release. A professor at the University of Dayton has integrated the documentary into their three-year public health training program for future doctors. Each new cohort of medical students is required to watch the film as part of their curriculum, which explores critical public health outcomes in Dayton. Topics such as asthma, life expectancy, and other health disparities—many rooted in the city's historical redlining maps—are now central to the program's discussions.

This professor first discovered the concept of redlining at the film's premiere at the Dayton Public Library. Moved by the documentary, he shifted his focus to examine how this discriminatory practice has shaped public health. We never envisioned that it would be used to train future doctors and address health issues in our community.

In another recent success, Conscious Connect, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to literacy, hosted a special screening of the documentary at the Neon Theater in Dayton. More than 90 realtors and real estate professionals were in attendance. Producers Richard Wonderling and Selena Burks-Rentschler participated as panelists, engaging with the audience in a discussion about the film's themes and its relevance to housing and community development today.

Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton and Springfield tells the national and local story of redlining, a practice which embedded racial segregation and inequality into the development of American cities and suburbs. Redlining maps, introduced in the 1930’s, delineated risk areas for federally backed mortgages and home-ownership programs. Risk was determined almost entirely by race. Neighborhoods where no loans would be made were outlined in red, or literally “redlined.” This one-hour documentary, produced by Richard Wonderling with Selena Burks-Rentschler, tells the story of local families who were impacted by redlining, and the lasting effects of this federal policy on our region. It also makes some surprising discoveries about the roots of redlining that trace back to our region, and some larger-than-life personalities who have been all but forgotten.



We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported the documentary, and we are inspired by the new ways it is being used to foster education, awareness, and community action.

Few people have impacted the arts in Southwest Ohio quite like Willis “Bing” Davis - an African American artist, educator and community activist from Dayton. His artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes, as well as its focus on social justice issues.

The documentary will air Thursday, October 10th at 8 pm and with an encore presentation on Sunday, October 13th at 4:30 pm.

The Brick By Brick podcast just released our 14th podcast episode of Season One of the project.

The solution story featured in this podcast examines the benefits of large-scale apartment construction amidst a national and local boom in completions of new apartments. This episode is now available online at www.CETconnect.org/brick-by-brickk.

Episode 15 of the podcast will be a part two of an earlier approach we investigated; adaptive re-use or converting buildings not originally meant for housing into new residential units. In the past, we highlighted converting office towers as vacancy rates were climbing, and new land uses envisioned. On this part, we will be looking at other types of buildings, from old factories and warehouses, to possibly schools or churches. Reimagining the role these buildings play in our communities can save money, create less waste in the construction cycle, preserve history, and most importantly, add more housing. This episode will be released on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Episode 16 will offer audiences another Solutions Sidebar conversation between Ann Thompson, host of Brick By Brick, and Marjy Stagmeier, an affordable housing developer from Atlanta, GA, and author of “Blighted.” She offers experience and wisdom around solutions for looking at housing as a stabilizing factor in the lives of students, families, and neighborhoods as a whole.

Our next television broadcast premieres in October, and the topic is a re-examination of Housing Choice Vouchers as a solution. How well is it working 50+ years after it was started, and what can be done to make it work even better? In November, broadcast episode 3 will examine where the most interest and bang for our buck is with regards to supply side solutions; is it starter homes, middle housing, or apartments.

Since 2001, America’s Test Kitchen has been captivating culinary enthusiasts with their unique, scientific approach to cooking.

Don’t miss your chance to hear them share kitchen skills, menu inspirations and entertaining conversation as they celebrate 25 Years in America’s Test Kitchen.

Contact Mary at 513-345-6579 with any questions.

Enjoy lunch (including a wine pairing), at CET, using recipes from the America’s Test Kitchen chefs while they entertain with behind-the-scenes stories and share cooking techniques.

11:30am – 1:30pm

CET Studios*

1223 Central Parkway

Cincinnati, OH 45214

*Parking available in Town Center Garage.

$5.00 per car – a credit or debit card is needed

Enjoy an evening of Conversation, Kitchen Skills

and Menu Inspiration with Chefs Julia and Bridget

in the beautiful Procter & Gamble Hall.



7:00pm – 8:30pm

Aronoff Center for the Arts

650 Walnut Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Box Office phone number: 513-621-2787