By Andrew Shenal, Research Intern Environmental justice is a social movement and analytical framework that challenges forms of structural inequality in relation to environmental issues. The movement originally gained traction in the 1970s as civil rights leaders and activists began protesting the continued placement of toxic waste facilities in predominantly Black neighborhoods, highlighting how systemic […]
The relationship between housing and health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of public health and social equity. Safe, stable, and affordable housing plays a significant role in determining overall health outcomes, impacting everything from mental well-being to chronic disease management. As communities strive for health equity, understanding this connection is essential, particularly in […]
April is National Fair Housing Month – a month dedicated to commemorating the passage of the federal Fair Housing Act in 1968 and reaffirming our commitment to ending housing discrimination. This law protects every person living in the United States from housing discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial […]
March is Women’s History Month, a time to highlight the achievements and contributions of women in our society, as well as the progress that has been made over the years. Our society has made strides toward gender equity in many areas, including in housing policy. Today, everyone living in the U.S., regardless of their sex […]
In November, President Donald Trump tapped Scott Turner to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under his administration. As HUD Secretary nominee, Turner is expected to lead the roughly $68 billion agency, which provides rental assistance, builds and preserves affordable housing, addresses homelessness, and enforces the Fair Housing […]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is arguably one of the most well-known civil rights leaders in the United States, and for good reason. Throughout the 1950’s and 60’s, his leadership, along with the work of many other committed citizens, left a lasting impact on the landscape of civil rights in America. Dr. King may be […]
Every November, National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated as a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Family caregivers play a crucial role in supporting individuals with disabilities, older adults, and individuals with other special needs to live independently and access necessary care. Family caregiving usually involves tasks such as assisting with […]
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture, between September 15 and October 15. The Latino population in the United States today is over 60 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making it the largest racial or ethnic group. Hispanic and Latino Americans enrich our nation, and […]
The Right to Reasonable Accommodations Fair housing law protects people with disabilities in a variety of ways, one of which is the right to request reasonable accommodations. A reasonable accommodation is a change, exception, or adjustment to a rule, policy, practice, or service that may be necessary for a person with a disability to have […]
By Prerna Agarwal Approximately 23,000 people experience homelessness in Cuyahoga County every year, and unjust policies often criminalize unhoused folks simply for existing in public. In Cleveland, just resting in a public place after hours can land you in jail. If you are found in a public area after closing time, you can be ticketed […]
In addition to being LGBTQ+ Pride Month, June is also National Homeownership Month. Historically, individuals identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer have faced discrimination in housing, as well as other areas of society. While progress has been made over the years, disparities still exist in access to homeownership among the LGBTQ+ community. […]
By Austin Cummings, Senior Research Associate The Cleveland metro area was named the 31st most polluted metro area in the country for ozone pollution and 73rd worst in the nation for short-term particle pollution in the American Lung Association’s 2024 State of Air report. The report grades areas by how much residents are exposed to […]
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 […]
