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Fair housing is housing designed with equal access and equal opportunity for all. Housing discrimination in the United States is designed to provide fair access to housing on the basis of race, nationality, sex, or religion. Discrimination against specific groups of people usually has an anti-discrimination history, though it can also be a result of […]

As a new homeowner, you may be wondering what you can learn from HUD (Housing and Urban Development). If so, you will probably be pleased to know that your local HUD office can help you with many things. If you are looking for information on applying for a loan, how to pay it off, or […]

The Role of the National Association of the NNA The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, otherwise known as the HUD, is a cabinet agency in the U.S. executive branch. The purpose of this agency is to administer the programs that are implemented by the Department to carry out policies concerning housing finance […]

For much of human history, the idea of equal opportunity has been a founding principle of society. In its simplest form, it says that all persons should have an equal chance to succeed. However, since many of society’s institutions and practices still discriminate unfairly against some groups, this ideal has been weakened. In order for […]

Workplace Discrimination and Handling Harassment Claims Employer discrimination is illegal, whether it is conscious or not. The forms of discrimination include age, race, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, and disability. A discriminating employer can be anyone – an employer, manager, or a hire. In order to be accused of discrimination, proof of the following must […]

Housing discrimination affects millions of Americans every day. It has been defined as a practice or policy of excluding a qualified applicant from housing on the basis of race, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, or other criteria. Housing discrimination usually occurs when a person cannot obtain housing accommodations based on those criteria. Housing discrimination […]

FHEO – Equal Opportunity Housing DescriptionA fair housing agency is a government agency concerned with providing housing opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, nationality, religion, or sex. FHEO is also responsible for implementing and enforcing federal equal employment opportunities laws and setting policies that ensure all Americans have equal opportunity to obtain the housing […]

When I recently read an article by an employment lawyer, he made the statement that there is no such thing as equal opportunity employment. It is a fact that many companies have policies that discriminate against people on the basis of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Such discrimination is wrong, and it is […]

How it feels to be discriminated against is a question many people struggle with, as they grow up. As you can imagine, growing up as a young person can cause you to have all kinds of emotions and feelings. For instance, if you are being discriminated against for who you are, where you were born, […]

Are You Feeling Discriminated Against at Work? Reporting Discriminatory Behavior In the 21st century employment environment, there are more reported cases of discrimination than in any other time in history. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, has received reports from employers across the country of offensive statements and actions by their employees. For example, […]