51 Years Strong
On April 4, 2019, we remember the violence that ended the life but expanded the legacy of the Rev., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968. Each year, on April 11, fair housing advocates across the country...
Fair Housing Settlement between Fair Housing Groups and Facebook
Click here to read about the lawsuit and settlement details. “Facebook serves as an example of how institutional and structure discrimination works against protected classes. The real estate industry used Facebook to achieve several negative outcomes, including the unlawful...
Annual Meeting 2018
It’s that time of the year again…Join us for our ANNUAL MEETING 2018 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 10 AM ETHICAL SOCIETY IN PHILADELPHIA Theme: We Are Still Standing and Determined to CREATE a Brighter Future This year’s theme, “We...
FHRC would like to Highlight Friends of Labor’s contribution to our Mission
For 5 years, Friends of Labor has been a constant donor to the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We want to thank them for providing us with the opportunity to continue serving protected class members and their...
Reinvest Philly Summit
……………………………………………………………………………………….. Join FHRC and NCRC for #ReinvestPhillySummit: Opening doors to economic opportunity across the tri-state region October 9th 9am – 4:30pm Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District Get A Fresh Perspective The Reinvest Philly Summit will bring together community leaders, financial...
FHRC would like to Express it’s Gratitude to Wells Fargo
Thank you to Wells Fargo for co-sponsoring the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania’s 2018 Fair Housing Month event. By contributing to the rental of the venue, Wells Fargo is making it possible to feature the world premiere...
50 Years Today
On April 4, 2018, the Fair Housing Rights Center commemorates the 50th year since the assassination of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Because Dr. King is closely associated with the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the Fair...
Red-lining in SEPA
“Redlining was not officially outlawed until 1968, by the Fair Housing Act. By then the damage was done—and reports of redlining by banks have continued.” – Ta-Nehisi Coates Redlining is the refusal to offer credit or insurance in certain...
Should I Get Compliance Training?
Before calling the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania to schedule a compliance training, you may find yourself wondering why you should call in the first place. Fair Housing Compliance Training has several benefits, but the most important...
Our Special Event for April 2017 Fair Housing Month
Symposium: Fair Housing and Reentry – A Review of Civil Rights Tool that Prevent the Misuse of Criminal Records Come to this event to learn about the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) guidance on the reentry...
Receive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for attending our Symposium!
Attend our symposium and receive continuing legal education (CLE) credits! The Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) workshop presentation on expungement and barriers faced by the reentry population will count towards the credits. You can register for the event...
Fair Housing and Reentry Symposium on April 28, 2017 at the Community College of Philadelphia
Join us on April 28, 2017 for our Fair Housing and Reentry Symposium that will take place at Community College of Philadelphia. REGISTER HERE Please join the Fair Housing Rights Center of Southeastern PA at our professional symposium on...
SYMPOSIUM on Hoarding and Housing
Invited Speakers Kenneth J. Weiss, M.D., Keynote Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Fair Housing Rights Center Pa Human Relations Commission Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission Mental Health Proffesionals Service Providers and Property Owners Register On-line or Contact...
There’s No Place Like Home
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME is a housing fair that promotes fair housing, accessibility, comfort and safety in the home. This event brings together developers, contractors, human services professionals and many more in an aim to bridge the civil...
Accessibility is for Everyone.
Every morning Jerry gets out of bed, goes into the bathroom, takes a shower, and then eats his breakfast. Afterwards he heads into the living room to watch a little TV before leaving his apartment to go to...
3 Facts You Need To Know (about the Fair Housing Act and Design & Construction)
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is well known for fighting discrimination in our communities, but there is another part of the FHA that covers accessible design and construction. We’ve compiled a few things every architect, builder, construction manager and...
