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A community in Arkansas called Return to the Land is being developed with explicit restrictions to white, heterosexual residents, raising legal and ethical concerns about housing discrimination and racial segregation, despite claims of legal exemptions for private groups. Authorities and civil rights groups are investigating the legality of such practices amid broader political and social debates on race and inclusion.
Actor Wendell Pierce revealed that his application for an apartment in Harlem was denied despite his substantial income and employment proof, alleging the rejection was due to racism. He criticized the systemic racism and bigotry that Black individuals face, sharing his frustration and highlighting a recent court decision blocking a grant program for Black women as another example of institutionalized racism.
Actor Wendell Pierce revealed on social media that his application for a New York City apartment was denied due to his race, despite providing ample proof of employment and financial stability. He used his experience to highlight the broader issue of systemic racism and bigotry, also referencing a recent court decision blocking a grant program for Black women as further evidence of institutionalized racism in America.
Actor Wendell Pierce claims he was denied an apartment in New York City due to racial discrimination, despite his extensive career and financial stability. He expressed his frustration on social media, highlighting the persistence of racism and bigotry. Fans showed support and shared their own experiences of racial inequality in the housing market.
Dr. Raven Baxter, a Black molecular biologist, faced racial discrimination when the seller of a Virginia Beach condo attempted to back out of the sale upon learning her race. Despite federal laws prohibiting such discrimination, the incident highlights ongoing racial bias in the housing market. Baxter took to social media to share her experience, filed a discrimination claim, and sought legal advice. The real estate agents involved expressed shock and sympathy, and the sale is still set to close, but the incident underscores the persistent issue of racial discrimination in real estate.
Dr. Raven Baxter, a black molecular biologist, was initially prevented from buying a $749,000 Virginia Beach condo after the white seller, Jane Walker, learned of her race and backed out of the deal. Baxter, who had already sent a down payment, filed a discrimination claim and shared her story on social media, garnering national attention. Following intervention from the seller's children, Baxter is now expected to proceed with the purchase.
Dr. Raven Baxter, a Black molecular biologist, faced racial discrimination when a white homeowner in Virginia Beach attempted to back out of selling her a condo upon learning her race. Despite federal laws prohibiting such discrimination, the incident highlights ongoing racial bias in the housing market.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against a Texas developer, Colony Ridge, alleging that the company targeted Hispanic residents by selling them subpar, unfinished homes with hidden costs in hopes of reselling the properties after the buyers defaulted. The developer, which also provided home-financing loans, allegedly exploited language barriers and used misleading ads on platforms like TikTok to trap buyers into purchasing unfinished properties. Many of the homes were in flood-prone areas, forcing buyers to spend additional money. Nearly 1 in 4 Colony Ridge homeowners ended up in foreclosure, with a default rate over 10 times the national average. The lawsuit seeks compensation for victims of the scheme.
Redlining, a historical housing discrimination practice, continues to have lasting effects on the cardiovascular health of U.S. veterans. Research using data from the Home Owners' Loan Corporation (HOLC) found that veterans living in formerly redlined neighborhoods had higher rates of cardiovascular risk factors and were more likely to be diagnosed with chronic diseases. These neighborhoods also had worse air quality and higher noise levels, which have been linked to adverse health outcomes. The study highlights the importance of considering neighborhood environments when assessing cardiovascular risk and calls for further research to inform policies addressing health disparities in historically marginalized communities.
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the Christian College of the Ozarks in Missouri, which sued the Biden administration over its decision to protect transgender people from housing discrimination. The college claimed that the guidance conflicted with its ability to make housing assignments for students on the basis of sex assigned at birth. Lower courts sided with the Biden administration, finding that the college did not have standing to sue. The 2021 guidance does not require the school "or any other housing provider to do or refrain from doing anything."
Chinese citizens living in Florida have sued the state to strike down a new law that would bar citizens of China and several other countries from owning homes and land in the state. The law, which takes effect July 1, is unconstitutional and violates a federal law banning housing discrimination, according to the lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The law prohibits individuals who are "domiciled" in China and are not U.S. citizens or green card holders from owning buildings or land in Florida.
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a slate of housing-related bills to address the housing crisis, including legislation to overcome racist real estate covenants and allocate over $1 billion to address homelessness and affordable housing. The state must build over one million homes by 2040 to pace population growth. The new laws encourage gentle densification of urban neighborhoods without expense to their character or curb appeal, discourage abuses of damage deposits, and consolidate local permit review processes. The budget includes hundreds of millions of dollars to support rental assistance, homeownership programs, and more.