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1. How do I know if my property has a racially restrictive covenant?

Thanks to the work of Mapping Prejudice who reviewed all the covenants in Hennepin County and documented them, we were able to put together a simple map (PDF) and Chart Covenants (PDF), which list the properties in Hopkins.

2. Help! My property has a covenant, what do I do next?

Fill out the this form to get started. We will verify your property and help connect you to resources.

Not a City of Hopkins resident? Visit the Just Deeds website for resources. 

3. Where can I learn more about these covenants and their impact?

• The University of Minnesota has developed "Mapping Prejudice" as a resource that provides users the opportunity to visualize the reach and use of racial covenants within Hennepin County. 
• You can be a part of the solution by getting involved with the Just Deeds Project. View the official Just Deeds website for more information and available volunteer opportunities.
• The Hopkins Race & Equity Initiative held a virtual town hall on the topic and how it is perpetuated today. Watch the recording and the film "Jim Crow of the North."