Ben Holtzman

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Benjamin Holtzman is an assistant professor of history at Lehman College. He is the author of The Long Crisis: New York City and the Path to Neoliberalism (Oxford University Press, 2021).
https://www.benholtzman.com
Cover image of Race for Profit
Equity

The Age of Predatory Inclusion

June 11, 2020 | Ben Holtzman

A review of Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership, by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.

Members of Picture the Homeless protest outside councilwoman's office with signs that read "Organizing for Justice and Respect" and "We Need Housing, not Warehousing."
Organizing

When the Homeless Took Over

October 11, 2019 | Ben Holtzman

As the homeless and affordable housing crises become a focus on local and national campaigns, we must remember the rich history and critical contributions of homeless organizers.