Chapters 7-8 were very interesting, and they talked about specifics in Virginia history that I had never heard of. I knew that following the Civil War many southern states enacted black codes or racial segregation but I didn’t know the specifics of it. I thought it was interesting how the different types/effects of racial segregation were broken down. I was surprised to an extent about redlining and its effects. In chapter 8, I was/am interested in learning more about Jackson Ward. The way that urban planning and the city of Richmond failed Jackson Ward’s residence is very concerning. There was no regard for their lives or where they would go. Once again, the black population was ignored and pushed to the side during a decision-making process that would greatly affect their lives. Hearing about the fight against racial integration in schools was sickening. The fact that politicians were so against integration that they were willing to shut down the public school system shows true ignorance.