What is NIMBY-ism and How Can it Violate Fair Housing Laws?
Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY) activism is typically characterized by more affluent, white residents who oppose new development of some kind in their area. When the new development in question is mixed-income or affordable housing, this opposition can run afoul of the Fair Housing Act.
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month – Who Are They?
Hover (on a computer) or tap (on a phone) on a photo to read that person’s bio. Shirley Chisholm Shirley Chisholm – (1924-2005) Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from…
Read MoreCelebrate Black History Month
Do you know me? Black History Month is a celebration of black excellence and black contributions to society. In the spirit of celebration, spend some time each day learning about the corresponding black historical figure. Mouse over (desktop) or touch and hold (cell phone) an area of the calendar to zoom in on a specific…
Read MoreLessons in Making Aging Accessible, From a Millennial
Sharing personal stories from her life and connecting them to demographic trends, Kings Floyd makes the connection between accessible architecture and more connected friends, families, and communities. While accessible design is often thought as an issue for those with disabilities, Kings illuminates how everyone loses out when its not in place.
Read MoreAddressing Ableism in the Workplace
Ableism is one of the -isms that society doesn’t pay enough attention to. If you’ve never thought about ableism in the workplace, it’s time to do just that.
Read MoreA Guide to Gender Identity Terms
This is a great glossary of terms and a Q&A about pronoun use.
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