Do you ever look at the current state of housing in your community and wonder how we got here? What were the policies put into place, or the events that occurred, throughout history that have contributed to the issues we are experiencing today? Learning about the local history of redlining, segregation, homelessness, and other housing […]
Throughout history, women have always been at the forefront of social change. With March being Women’s History Month, individuals and organizations have been highlighting influential women and their impact on society. At The Fair Housing Center, we have been featuring women on our social media pages who have been influential in advancing racial equity, housing […]
Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley recently stated that America has “never been a racist country.” Whether she truly believes this claim, or it was an attempt to appeal to her political base, Haley isn’t alone in her misguided stance on America’s racism (or lack thereof). In fact, the American public is deeply divided in their views on addressing […]
In the U.S., there is a significant need for accessible housing – and a concerning lack of accessible units available. Despite the fact that 8.2% of Americans – and 28.6% of seniors – have a physical disability, less than 5% of the national housing supply is accessible. Moreover, less than 1% of housing is wheelchair-accessible. Studies […]
The fair housing movement supports the idea that every person living in the United States—regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or familial status—should have equal access to the most basic of needs: a place to call home. While many forms of housing discrimination have been illegal for […]
Locally and nationally, we are seeing a dramatic rise in housing discrimination complaints. Recently, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) released its 2023 Fair Housing Trends Report, which annually examines trends in housing discrimination and provides policy recommendations. The findings of NFHA’s report, along with The Fair Housing Center’s 2023 State of Fair Housing in […]
Each October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month unites advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. It is an opportunity to be intentional about raising our collective awareness about domestic violence and working to put an end to abuse for good. In light of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Fair Housing Center would […]
Each September, National Recovery Month is celebrated to honor the strength and resilience of the recovery community, as well as the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. Additionally, it is a time for us to rethink how we can each do our part in order to ensure […]
In May, the Biden Administration officially ended the public health emergency, which was declared when the COVID-19 pandemic began over three years ago. While the idea of putting COVID-19 behind us may provide some relief, we must recognize the long-term pandemic-related effects that our communities continue to experience. At the start of the pandemic, some […]
Each year, landlords file around 3.6 million eviction cases — and that number is on the rise. Not only does an eviction have a detrimental effect on a person’s immediate housing stability, but just one eviction on a person’s record has the potential to lock them out of future housing opportunities, sometimes forever. Many housing […]
It’s no secret that the United States has a long history of discrimination and inequity. Whether you look at the history of education, employment, or housing, the story is largely the same. For decades, people of color and other marginalized groups have been excluded from the benefits of the so-called “American Dream.” In response, a […]
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community, as we advocate for a more inclusive society, where every person is free to be their full, authentic self. While progress has been made over the years, many LGBTQ+ Americans continue to experience discrimination in their personal lives, in the workplace, […]
By Austin Cummings, Research Associate “Financial violence is racial violence: geographies of housing financialization spatialize hierarchies of death-dealing difference.” – Desire Fields and Elora Lee Raymond (2021). Racialized geographies of housing financialization. Progress in Human Geography. Vol.45(6) 1625-1645. DOI: 10.1177/03091132521009299. Home improvement, repair, and update projects serve a number of purposes. They help households increase […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which aims to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness. In 2021, one in five U.S. adults (or 22.3%) experienced mental illness, and one in twenty adults experienced serious mental illness. For […]
What is Fair Housing Month? Each April, fair housing advocates, organizations, and local communities across the country celebrate National Fair Housing Month by hosting a variety of activities and events that increase public awareness of fair housing work, and highlight the importance of creating equitable and inclusive communities. The month-long observance celebrates the passage of […]
