Brookland, Washington, D.C.

Racial Designation: Black, White

Gentrification Status: Mid

Responsible Party: Basilica of the National Shrine Catholic Church responsible for Brookland

Tools of Gentrification: Illegal, Unauthorized, or Criminal Activity

Community Response: Yes

Anti-gentrification Advocates: Chester Hartman of the Poverty & Race Research Action Council/ Dominic T. Moulden at ONE DC/ Aristotle Theresa- attorney with Stoop Law/ Gregory D. Squires- at George Washington University

Anti-gentrification Strategies: Protests

Source: http://cuatower.com/2018/09/protests-outside-of-the-basilica-against-gentrification/; https://www.liberationnews.org/rally-stands-up-to-catholic-churchs-attempt-to-gentrify-brookland-corridor/; washingtonpost.com

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