On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, the House Committee on Financial Services, chaired by Congresswoman Maxine Waters, held a hearing entitled, “Who’s Keeping Score? Holding Credit Bureaus Accountable and Repairing a Broken System.” Witnesses included Lisa Rice, President & CEO of… Continue Reading Lisa Rice’s Testimony Before the Full House Committee on Financial Services
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Searchable Map Highlights Prominent Examples of Local Affordable Housing Efforts Blunted by Preemption
For Immediate Release: January 29, 2019 Contact: Stephanie Shumate, 352-318-1924, stephanie@catecomm.com Equitable Housing Being Preempted by Legislatures Throughout the Country #EqualHousing Washington, D.C. — A majority of state legislatures are using preemption laws to block local equitable housing policies, worsening the lack of affordable… Continue Reading Searchable Map Highlights Prominent Examples of Local Affordable Housing Efforts Blunted by Preemption
NFHA Featured on WUSA9 for DC Fair Housing Investigation
In April 2018, the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) filed a fair housing complaint with the Washington, DC, Office of Human Rights against Evolve LLC (“Evolve”). NFHA investigated and found evidence that the company discriminated against housing choice voucher… Continue Reading NFHA Featured on WUSA9 for DC Fair Housing Investigation
DC Attorney General’s Office Files Lawsuit Against Evolve, LLC Following National Fair Housing Alliance Complaint and Investigation
For Immediate Release November 29, 2018 Contact: Jessica Aiwuyor | (202) 898-1661 | jaiwuyor@nationalfairhousing.org DC Attorney General’s Office Files Lawsuit Against Evolve, LLC Following National Fair Housing Alliance Complaint and Investigation Today, the DC Attorney General’s office filed a lawsuit… Continue Reading DC Attorney General’s Office Files Lawsuit Against Evolve, LLC Following National Fair Housing Alliance Complaint and Investigation
National Fair Housing Alliance Supports the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2018
For Immediate Release November 16, 2018 Contact: Jessica Aiwuyor | 202-898-1661 | jaiwuyor@nationalfairhousing.org National Fair Housing Alliance Supports the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2018 Washington, DC – The National Fair Housing Alliance supports the proposed bipartisan Fair Housing Improvement… Continue Reading National Fair Housing Alliance Supports the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2018
The National Fair Housing Alliance Condemns Hate Crimes and Calls on President Trump to Denounce Hate
For Immediate Release October 30, 2018 Contact: Jessica Aiwuyor | 202-898-1661 | jaiwuyor@nationalfairhousing.org The National Fair Housing Alliance Condemns Hate Crimes and Calls on President Trump to Denounce Hate The National Fair Housing Alliance shares our deepest condolences with the… Continue Reading The National Fair Housing Alliance Condemns Hate Crimes and Calls on President Trump to Denounce Hate
Public Interest Groups Applaud FHFA Move to Expand Resources for LEP Borrowers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 16, 2018 CONTACT: Carter Dougherty, carter@ourfinancialsecurity.org, (202) 251-6700 Public Interest Groups Applaud FHFA Move to Expand Resources for LEP Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, a group of civil rights and consumer advocacy organizations, including Americans for Financial Reform… Continue Reading Public Interest Groups Applaud FHFA Move to Expand Resources for LEP Borrowers
Official Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance Regarding CFPB Leadership
For Immediate Release September 27, 2018 Contact: Jessica Aiwuyor | 202-898-1661 | jaiwuyor@nationalfairhousing.org Official Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance Regarding CFPB Leadership Yesterday, the Washington Post published an article that unveiled the racist and derogatory writings of Eric… Continue Reading Official Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance Regarding CFPB Leadership
CRA Changes Can’t Be A Big Bank Giveaway, Civil Rights and Housing Policy Organizations Warn
For Immediate Release August 28, 2018 CRA Changes Can’t Be A Big Bank Giveaway, Civil Rights and Housing Policy Organizations Warn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released its Advance Notice of Proposed… Continue Reading CRA Changes Can’t Be A Big Bank Giveaway, Civil Rights and Housing Policy Organizations Warn
Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance, et al. Concerning the Recent AFFH Ruling
For Immediate Release August 17, 2018 Contact: Jessica Aiwuyor | 478-696-2061 | jaiwuyor@nationalfairhousing.org Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance, et al. Concerning the Recent AFFH Ruling We are deeply disappointed that the court did not recognize the importance… Continue Reading Statement from the National Fair Housing Alliance, et al. Concerning the Recent AFFH Ruling