What Is NIMBYism and How Do Affordable Housing Developers Respond to It?
NIMBY stands for “Not in My Back Yard.” In the housing world it’s used to describe people, typically existing residents (especially homeowners), who oppose new housing development near their homes—particularly denser or more affordable housing. Many housing advocates reserve the term NIMBY for residents with substantial privilege who are seeking to preserve that privilege, and not residents opposing development for other reasons, such as fear of displacement.
Read More‘It’s cultural genocide’: inside the fight to stop a pipeline on tribal lands
The Line 3 route traverses land that Native American pipeline opponents say is protected by US treaties with Ojibwe nations
Read MoreNot Just Keystone XL: The Indigenous Fight for Environmental Justice
Indigenous groups have been the stewards of the American terrain for generations. Yet, these communities are in a constant battle not only to protect their own sacred land from ecological harm but also to advocate for a stable climate. Continue reading…
Read MoreWhy are US cities still so segregated?
Discover the dark history of the American suburbs, and how practices like racial covenants restricted access to home ownership for people of color.
Read MoreRedlining and Racial Covenants: Jim Crow of the North
Redlining and racial covenants were government approved racism. “Racial covenants aren’t just about discriminating against people of color. It’s about enriching white people.”
Read MoreHousing Segregation and Redlining in America: A Short History
In 1968, Congress passed the Fair Housing Act that made it illegal to discriminate in housing. Gene Demby of NPR’s Code Switch explains why neighborhoods are still so segregated today.
Read MoreHow to Increase Diversity in the Dog World
More trainers, from more cultures, can only be good for all dogs and people who need help with training.
Read MoreWhat Is Juneteenth? Here’s Why We Honor the Federal Holiday
A key American historical event finally received federal recognition in recent years: June 19, 1865—the day all people living in the United States, including the formerly enslaved, were officially granted freedom. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law making the day known as Juneteenth a national holiday. Everything you need to know about why we commemorate June 19.
Read MorePronouns & Email Signatures – One Step to an Inclusive Workplace
An original article that looks at the intersection of pronouns, marginalization, allyship, and privilege.
Read MoreUnderstanding Generational Diversity: Why It’s Important To The Future Workplace
Diversity: it is an important issue in today’s business landscape. More and more, HR departments are being called to handle issues related to diversity, and indeed entire departments have been formed to make sure that diversity, equity and inclusion are handled correctly and sensitively.
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