NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK LAUNCHES "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" VIDEO DURING COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting every community in the nation. Shuttering schools and workplaces, slowing public transportation, and delaying community-based services. In this series of videos, the National Disability Rights Network explains what your rights are and what you can do if you believe your rights are being violated. We hope this series will help to strengthen self-advocacy, address racial inequities, and protect the rights/lives of people with disabilities. Go to:

https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf7e9c0fb-e8cc-4e0a-b0d8-92914c7e6cd6/5031a076-9097-4ad8-9a08-07575bad44e2

The NDRN has videos on a wide variety of COVID-19 related topics: Transportation Rights Housing Rights Healthcare Rights: The Effects of COVID-19 on the African American Community Stop The Spread in Jails & Prisons Indian Health Services & Medical Rationing *** Source: National Disability Rights Network release, April 28, 2020.

Upcoming Virtual Events at the  Baltimore Office of Equity  & Civil Rights

BMORE VOTES: Author Dr. Ida E. Jones presents Victorine Q. Adams Power of the Ballot April 28, 2020 1PM-2PM Join Office of Equity and Civil Rights Staff and author Dr. Ida E. Jones for a conversation about Victorine Q. Adams, Baltimore City's first Black City Councilwoman, and the power of voting in the civil rights movement.  ***  Can We Talk? Civil Rights, Equity, Health and COVID-19 April 29, 2020 2PM-3pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/can-we-talk-civil-rights-equity-health-covid-19-tickets-103369093742 Join staff members of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, leadership from the Baltimore City Health Dept, and Rev. Kobi Little from the Baltimore chapter of the NAACP for a critical discussion on how COVID-19 impacts current health equity issues, and creates new ones. *** AMI and Mental Health Awareness May 1, 2020 10AM-11AM Join staff from the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, as well as the National Mental Health Alliance of Metropolitan Baltimore for an important discussion on Mental Health, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.  ***

Source: Email received from City of Baltimore Daily Digest Bulletin, April 23, 2020.

Draft 2020 Baltimore Region Fair Housing Analysis Virtual Public Hearing - APRIL 14, 7:00PM

Due to public health concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this hearing will be Virtual Only via GoToMeeting. To participate in the virtual public hearing, please see the instructions below. For GoToMeeting features for persons with disabilities, please click here. The session will be recorded, and each person will have four minutes for comment.

For additional details, including an agenda and slides for the hearing, please click here.

Download the Draft 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI):

FULL DOCUMENT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND ACTION STEPS ONLY

COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED: This March 2 draft release begins a public comment period through April 22, 2020 (extended from April 15):

• Please submit comments by email to housing@baltometro.org.

Participate in the Virtual Public Hearing

You can join from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/154848821

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129

Access Code: 154-848-821

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/154848821  

Source:https://www.baltometro.org/community/plans/regional-analysis-of-impediments-to-fair-housing-choice?utm_source=Housing_+Insightly+Housing_Fair_Hsng_Stakeholder&utm_campaign=e8d69553c1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_02_25_05_49_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5a06971cf5-e8d69553c1-591869717

FAIR HOUSING E-NEWS

March-April, 2020 - Vol. 14, No. 2

Welcome to this edition of Fair Housing E-News! This newsletter is produced by the GBCHRB

as a public service. More info/resources: http://www.gbchrb.org.

Just a few of the headlines are:

Race Matters Institute Statement Says COVID-19 is Worsening  Societal Inequality and Communities of Color. Read the March 31, 2020 RMI article.

The Civil Rights Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Reminds that Discrimination During COVID-19 is Prohibited. Read the March 28, 2020 HHS Bulletin.

Urban Institute Study Finds Gap Between White and Black Homeownership Rates is Highest in 50 Years. Read the February 21, 2020 Urban Institute article.

Tax Policy Center (Urban Institute and Brookings Institution) Study Finds Some Tax Policies Exacerbate Income and Wealth Inequalities Coming from Discrimination in Housing, Education, Employment, & Others. Read the January 30, 2020 Tax Policy Center article.

Draft 2020 Baltimore Region Fair Housing Analysis Released for Public Comment. Download the full document: 2020 Analysis Of Impediments To Fair Housing Choice (AI). Please submit comments by email to housing@baltometro.org.

WBALTV 11 Study Documents Widening Racial Gap in Housing Value. Read the February 20, 2020 WBALTV 11 article.

Plans to Build a Mosque on 12-Acre Site in Creswell Area Southeast of Bel Air Condemned by  Local Residents. Read the March 3, 2020 Baltimore Sun article.

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To read this issue of Fair Housing E-News: fhnews20marapr.pdf.

GBCHRB

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