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MAHC Membership Happy Hour w/CDN October 20, 2022 Union Craft Brewing 1700 W. 41st. St., Ste 420 Baltimore MD 21211 5:00 - 7:00pm

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MAHC October Brown Bag Lunch A Look at the State's Disability Housing Voucher Programs & How They Work October 27, 2022 via Zoom 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition 1212 York Road, Suite C 300, Lutherville, MD 21093 P: 443-758-6270  E: mdarden@mdahc.org

NEW STUDY FINDS LOW-INCOME HISPANIC RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION NOT HELPED BY VOUCHER PROGRAM SINCE THE 1960s

      This project analyzes the geographic mobility and residential segregation of Hispanic households in U.S. urban areas since the 1960s. The study - "Residential Mobility and Hispanic Segregation: Spatial Assimilation and the Concentration of Poverty, 1960–2014 by Yana Kucheva of the City College of New York - has just been published in HUD's CityScape journal (Volume 23, No. 2) dated 2021 and entitled "The Hispanic Housing Experience in the United States."

      The purpose was to examine changes over time in the determinants of mobility of households across neighborhoods and simulate segregation levels for the Hispanic population given different outcomes of household residential mobility. 

      The findings were that residential mobility patterns for the Hispanic population interact with existing patterns of segregation by both race/ethnicity and income to reproduce and deepen segregation, especially for low-income Hispanic households. 

Policy Implications

      This study’s findings indicate that the Housing Choice Voucher program, which tries to decrease the concentration of poverty through the provision of expanded housing options, will not reach its goals if the specific factors pushing Hispanic and African-American low-income households into much poorer neighborhoods than White households are overcome.

Methodology

      The study used a set of discrete choice models of neighborhood mobility along multiple dimensions and use the predictions of the discrete choice models to explicitly connect household level moves to aggregate patterns of residential segregation by both race/ethnicity and income. The sources of data were geocoded decennial census and American Community Survey data for the period between 1960 and 2014.

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 Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron Establishes New Civil Rights Section

The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, has established a new Civil Rights and Special Victims Section. Sarah A. Marquardt and Paul E. Budlow are Co-Chiefs of the new Section and Charles D. Austin is Deputy Chief. The office said that "This section will be a beacon for protecting civil rights and addressing victim-related crimes requiring specialized skills."

The Civil Rights and Special Victims Section will be staffed by Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) from the Civil Division and Criminal Division.  The Criminal Division’s Major Crimes Section AUSAs and support staff will be merged into the new section.  The new section will continue Major Crimes’ strong focus on cases involving vulnerable victims and federal criminal civil rights enforcement, including child exploitation, human trafficking, and identity theft.   

The new section will also enforce a wide spectrum of federal civil rights laws in order to protect the constitutional rights of Marylanders and affirm equal opportunity for all, regardless of one’s race, ethnicity, sex, color, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.  The section’s civil rights work will focus on prosecuting hate crimes, eradicating discrimination in housing, preventing voter suppression, prohibiting discriminatory employment practices by state and local government employers, ensuring equal opportunity for Marylanders with disabilities, and investigating denials of equal protection to students by public schools and institutions of higher learning.

Read the October 7, 2022 US Attorney release.

 

Join Us for These Upcoming Webinars   October 20: Applying A Hispanic/Latinx Lens to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives With this month being Hispanic Heritage Month, many of us have attended events targeted toward sharing more about Hispanic/Latinx culture. These events are important to help us develop strategies for maintaining inclusive workspaces. Join MCCR and our esteemed speaker, Amanda Anastasia Paniagua, who has an extensive background in organizational development as it relates to cultural inclusion, as we facilitate a space for learning. HR professionals will have the opportunity to discuss strategies, share learning points, successes and organizational needs. Please bring your questions and insights to be shared in our larger discussions. Click here to register     November 2: Religious Accommodations and the Law   This interactive and informative workshop provides a current review of applicable Maryland law on the issue of religious accommodation in the workplace, current cases, and possible defenses. The session will included relevant statistics, discussion and information on religious/spiritual practices that may impact the workplace. This workshop will be presented by Glendora Hughes, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights- General Counsel.  Click here to register   December 7: Disability, Reasonable Accommodations and the Law The workshop includes an in-depth review of applicable disability-related laws and reasonable accommodations in the workplace. We will discuss relevant statistics, current trends as well as appropriate etiquette, language and behavior when interacting with persons with disabilities. This engaging workshop is packed full of helpful info and is open to the public! *Ideal for employers, managers, supervisors, human resource and employee relations staff in the private, non-profit and public sectors. This workshop will be presented by Glendora Hughes, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights- General Counsel.   Click here to register   For reasonable accommodation requests please contact Renee Hickman at: Renee.Hickman@maryland.gov no later than one week prior to the event.

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 MARYLAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COALITION ANNUAL MEETING!

Last chance to register! MAHC ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING October 13, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers 610 N. Bestgate Road Annapolis, MD 21401 TICKETS - $150 Members/$200 Non-Members

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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS: -  A Special Tribute to DHCD Secretary Ken Holt - Remarks from Ellen Lurie Hoffman, U.S. Dept. of the Treasury & Matthew Heckles, U.S. Dept. of HUD CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 HOUSING AWARD WINNERS: Housing Leadership Award Senator Guy Guzzone Senator Sarah Elfreth President's Award DHCD Secretary Kenneth Holt Housing Person of the Year Award Jessica Zuniga  Foundation Development, Humphrey Management Innovation Award Four Ten Lofts Baltimore, MD Episcopal Housing & French Development Don't Forget About the Great DOOR PRIZES! You must be present to win Thanks to our generous Door Prize Sponsors: AKRF - Yeti Tundra 35 Architecture by Design - 2 x $50 Home Depot gift cards Berkadia - $50 Amazon gift card  Bozzuto Construction - Yeti tumbler + $100 REI gift card Harkins Builders - $150 gift card to Busboys & Poets MaGrann Associates - $100 Amazon gift card Pando Alliance - 4 Multifunction solar power device chargers Pennrose Properties - $100 Massage Envy gift card SC&H - Yeti Hopper Flip 12 cooler Southway Builders - $250 Visa gift card Tiber Hudson - Thermos + $100 Amazon gift card We hope to see you there!

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 Bazelon Center Develops Resources for "Housing First" Advocates

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is working in coalition with housing, homelessness, veterans, and faith-based organizations to advocate for ending homelessness through the "Housing First" model. Working with this coalition, we have developed resources - posted on the National Low Income Housing Coalition's website - to help policymakers and others understand the benefits of the Housing First model, and drafted a well-received fact sheet explaining how Housing First Supports People with Mental Health Conditions. 

Under the "Housing First" model, stable, affordable, and accessible housing is provided to people experiencing homelessness quickly and without prerequisites, and voluntary supportive services are offered to help improve housing stability and well-being. "Housing First" is an effective practice that has been shown to be effective at ending homelessness, including for people with mental disabilities.  We will continue to advocate for affordable housing, fight housing discrimination, and work to expand supportive housing for people with disabilities.

Many people with mental disabilities - such as mental health, intellectual, or developmental disabilities - face various barriers to voting. A recent post on the Bazelon Center's blog included resources to help explain the voting rights of people with disabilities and how to protect them. Voting is just as important for people with disabilities as it is for everyone else. 

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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, (MCCR), and its Board of Commissioners regularly recognize special emphasis commemorations. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Hispanic and Latinx community. According to the census, 62.6 million of the United States identify as Hispanic or Latinx, making them the nation's largest racial or ethnic minority. In Maryland, Hispanic/Latinx make up 12 percent of the Maryland population and number around 744,000.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively.

During this Hispanic Heritage Month, MCCR encourages Marylanders to learn more about the culture and contributions the Hispanic/Latinx community have made in society.  Look for your local community events. To assist you in your search, below is a brief list of activities throughout Maryland:

• Prince Georges County Dept of Parks and Recreation Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar of Events
• Montgomery College Calendar of Events
• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Kickoff (In Waldorf, MD)
• City of Mount Rainer's Latino Heritage Month Celebration
• Hispanic Business on BAM (Business, Advocacy and Mentorship)! Showcase
• 14thAnnual Latino Festival of Frederick, MD
• Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Presentation of Community Service Awards
• Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Leadership Awards Dinner
• 3rddAnnual Latin Rhythms Festival

The MCCR and its Board of Commissioners are united in celebrating all cultures, and in resolving anti-discrimination through enforcement of the State's anti-discrimination laws, and through public outreach and education.

For information on MCCR, visit https://mccr.maryland.gov/

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) represents the interest of the State to ensure equal opportunity for all through enforcement of Title 20 of the State Government Article and Title 19 of the State Finance & Procurement Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.  MCCR investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and state contracts filed by members of protected classes under federal and state law.

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) is the premier federal agency that focuses on expanding homeownership, increasing access to affordable housing, strengthening communities through economic development, fighting housing discrimination, and tackling homelessness issues.

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