Congresswoman Nikema Williams says when the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 was enacted, Black neighborhoods and Black business areas throughout the country were intentionally targeted — driving the generational, racial, wealth gap and segregation.
“We have to correct some of the inequities that were created by decisions of the federal government,” said Williams, who represents Georgia’s 5th Congressional District.
Williams was a guest on Friday’s edition of “Closer Look.”
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