Charlie McGee - The Tributary
Charlie McGee reports on poverty in Jacksonville. He is a Report for America corps member who previously wrote for the regional paper in California’s High Desert. He has written for outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News, Rolling Stone and Vice News. His journalism life began at The Daily Tar Heel. You can reach him at
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November 8, 2023

Judge accepts settlement in Jacksonville redlining case

The U.S. Justice Department claimed that Ameris Bank discriminated against Black and Hispanic home seekers in Jacksonville.

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November 2, 2023

Judge pauses deal in Jacksonville redlining case

U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard rejected a settlement between the U.S. Justice Department and Ameris Bank.

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September 12, 2023

Lawsuit: Faulty algorithms stop Jacksonville renters from finding homes

In a federal lawsuit, Jacksonville residents make the novel legal argument that algorithms have fueled civil rights violations, slanting the market against Black renters.

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