Evanston, Illinois is paying reparations to Black residents for harm caused by the city’s discriminatory housing policies and practices. It is the first time that a city in the United States has established a reparations program. “The program is a step towards revitalizing, preserving, and stabilizing Black/African-American owner-occupied homes in …
Read More »Marcia Fudge Confirmed As HUD Secretary, First Black Woman To Lead The Agency In 40 Years
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Rep. Marcia L. Fudge’s nomination as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Fudge is the first Black woman to lead HUD in more than 40 years. “The past year has reminded us just how important it is to have a safe and stable place …
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