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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 13h

NFHA is deeply concerned that the Senate confirmed Craig Trainor to lead fair housing at HUD based on his troubling record. And calls on Congress to ensure HUD is protecting people from housing discrimination.

Read the full statement: bit.ly/4obn65i.

National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 2d

Join us in calling on Congress and the Trump administration to negotiate in good faith to end the shutdown and ensure the Fair Housing Act is fully enforced, including funding the nation’s #fairhousing programs: bit.ly/432FvJj!

National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 2d

As everyday Americans face an escalating fair and affordable housing crisis, the federal government shutdown is worsening the crisis, cutting people off from critical resources needed to secure housing free of discrimination.

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 7d

We urge the Court to oppose the unlawful removal of Gov. Cook and protect the Fed’s independence after hearing oral arguments in January.

More here 👉🏾https://nyti.ms/3WfL5nU

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 7d

NFHA applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to deny Pres. Trump’s unlawful attempt to immediately remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook.

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 8d

The fed govt has shutdown after Congress failed to pass a spending bill—halting critical services across the country, including HUD's ability to enforce #fairhousing laws.

Read NFHA’s full statement in response to the shutdown and its negative impacts: bit.ly/4pOwRIb.

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nikitrabailey.bsky.social @nikitrabailey.bsky.social · 8d

The federal governmmet shutdown exacerbates the harm of HUD's dismantling of its fair housing infrastructure. Read more about what this means for everyday people in America seeking housing free of discrimination and the community-based orgs protecting them.
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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 9d

HUD investigators are pulling back from efforts to prevent lending discrimination in neighborhoods with high populations of people of color, according to a new Bloomberg article.

NFHA’s Sasha Samberg-Champion warns this shift could contribute to redlining. bloom.bg/4nUYWM9

Housing Department's Redlining Retreat Grants Mortgage Lenders a Reprieve

An internal memo tells staff to focus on discrimination against individuals, not neighborhoods, in a potential threat to redlining cases.

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 10d

She reminded us that homeownership is one of the most effective ways to build generational wealth and emphasized the importance of protecting these gains.

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 10d

At #ALC54, NFHA EVP, @nikitrabailey.bsky.social shared encouraging news: Black homeownership increased by 14 percent from 2019-2024 due to structural policy changes and inclusive practices.

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Congresswoman Lateefah Simon @replsimon.bsky.social · 16d

That fight is ours to carry forward, which is why @algreen.house.gov and I led 50 colleagues in demanding accountability and pushing to ensure fair housing remains the law of the land.

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 13d

At #ALC54 session “Equity Erased…,” our President & CEO, @itslisarice.bsky.social shared recommendations to fight appraisal bias➡️overhaul biased systems, expert-led #fairhousing training, and Realtist working with fair housing orgs. For the full list of recs📖 bit.ly/3KnYyY8. #MadeForThisMoment

National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 14d

Tomorrow: Don’t miss NFHA EVP, @nikitrabailey.bsky.social, at the #ALC54 session, “Creating Wealth and Work in Local Communities.”

This convo on economic development strategies that build well-resourced communities & more is a must-attend on 9/25 at 10 AM! #MadeForThisMoment

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 14d

NFHA is proud to share that our President & CEO, @itslisarice.bsky.social, signed an MOU with #NAREB. This agreement memorializes a new partnership between our orgs to advance #FairHousing opportunities for all communities across the U.S. #ALC54 #MadeForThisMoment

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 14d

The NAREB Legislative Breakfast starts soon! Join NFHA’s President and CEO, Lisa Rice, along with an expert panel for this conversation on economic mobility, wealth-building opportunities and more! #ALC54 #MadeForThisMoment

National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 15d

The NAREB Breakfast session “Closing the Gap” starts tomorrow at 9AM! Join NFHA's President & CEO @itslisarice.bsky.social + #fairhousing & fair lending experts discussion on equitable access to homeownership & wealth-building opportunities. #ALC54 #MadeForThis Moment

National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 15d

Thurs., Sept. 24 at 1pm our President & CEO, @itslisarice.bsky.social, will speak at #ALC54 session, “Equity Erased: The Hidden Hand Stealing Black Wealth.” Don't miss this informative convo on how appraisal bias is silently stripping Black families of generational wealth & more! #MadeForThisMoment

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 16d

NFHA, along with a coalition of #civilrights orgs denounces HUD's abdication of its #fairhousing obligations. And we commend the public servants exposing its failure to enforce the Fair Housing Act & other key civil rights laws.

Read the full release: https://bit.ly/4nhzQHl.

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 17d

Planning your agenda for #CBCF #ALC54? Don’t miss “Closing the Gap,” an informative Thursday session on expanding economic mobility, #homeownership & other wealth-building opportunities. Join NFHA’s Lisa Rice + expert panelists for this powerful convo.

National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 20d

Join NFHA EVP @nikitrabailey.bsky.social at #ALC54 for “Creating Wealth and Work in Local Communities,” hosted by CBCFinc. This session will explore economic development strategies and equitable access to wealth-building opportunities. Register: bit.ly/3VQ3JlZ #MadeForThisMoment

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 22d

📢Join NFHA’s Maureen Yap at Fed Communities' event “The Importance of Home Equity in Wealth Building” on 9/25. This event examines wealth building in LMI communities through home equity, advanced solutions that preserve #homeequity + more. Register: https://bit.ly/3VVN9kI https://bit.ly/4mlVzg7

National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 23d

NFHA’s President and CEO, Lisa Rice is speaking at this year’s #ALC54 session “Closing the Gap.” The 9/24 session will provide proven solutions for economic mobility, including increasing homeownership & other wealth-building opportunities. To attend ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VQ3JlZ

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 24d

Congress is back from recess & top of their agenda is passing a measure to fund the govt for FY26. If you believe everyone deserves equitable access to housing, join our fight by contacting your member of Congress & urging them to fully fund #fairhousing: https://bit.ly/4kHAgp4

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 28d

NFHA, along with over 90 civil rights, consumer & housing advocates urge OMB & HUD to withdraw a pending Final Rule that threatens to roll back the disparate impact standard under the Fair Housing Act. #fairhousing

Read the full release: https://bit.ly/47ET4lu

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National Fair Housing Alliance @natfairhouse.bsky.social · 28d

Today, we remember the lives lost on 9/11 and honor the heroes who made the sacrifice to protect and save. #NeverForget #PatriotDay

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