According to Donovan Lessard, assumptions that "blighted" urban neighborhoods have become run down because of the irresponsibility of the poor people of color who live there_________________.
A) ignore federal, state, and local policies that segregated people of color into urban neighborhoods and encouraged White flight to the suburbs
B) provide an ideological justification for LGBTQ communities to avoid living in urban settings
C) contribute to community revitalization through organizations that seek to empower queer youth of color
D) ignore the existence of poor White communities in rural areas

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A) This choice is correct because it highlights the systemic issues and policies that have historically contributed to the segregation and economic disparities in urban neighborhoods, rather than attributing the conditions solely to the irresponsibility of the residents.

According to Donovan Lessard, Assumptions That "Blighted" Urban Neighborhoods Have