What we know about Scott Turner, Trump’s pick to lead HUD
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by Emily Martin
2w ago
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 […] The post What we know about Scott Turner, Trump’s pick to lead HUD appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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On His 96th Birthday, We Remember Dr. King’s Fair Housing Legacy
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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 […] The post On His 96th Birthday, We Remember Dr. King’s Fair Housing Legacy appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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November is National Family Caregivers Month: Connecting Family Caregiving and Fair Housing
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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 […] The post November is National Family Caregivers Month: Connecting Family Caregiving and Fair Housing appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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The Fight for Fair Housing Continues for Hispanic Americans
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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 post The Fight for Fair Housing Continues for Hispanic Americans appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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Everything You Need to Know About Service and Assistance Animals in Housing
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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 […] The post Everything You Need to Know About Service and Assistance Animals in Housing appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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Who benefits from homelessness in Cleveland?  
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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 […] The post Who benefits from homelessness in Cleveland?   appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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Despite Progress, LGBTQ+ Homeowners Still Face Challenges
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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. […] The post Despite Progress, LGBTQ+ Homeowners Still Face Challenges appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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Where We Live Shapes Our Health: Examining Air Pollution and Asthma Rates in Cuyahoga County
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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 […] The post Where We Live Shapes Our Health: Examining Air Pollution and Asthma Rates in Cuyahoga County appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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Five Must-Read Books on Fair Housing in Northeast Ohio
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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 […] The post Five Must-Read Books on Fair Housing in Northeast Ohio appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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Recognizing Mrs. Lee Porter, the “Mother of Fair Housing”
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by Emily Martin
1M ago
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 […] The post Recognizing Mrs. Lee Porter, the “Mother of Fair Housing” appeared first on Fair Housing Center for Rights and Research ..read more
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