Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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. 

• 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."