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Environmental Racism is a systemic form of racism whereby communities of color are disproportionately exposed to and harmed by adverse environmental factors, such as air pollution, water [...]

The agreement was designed to ensure Related Companies’ tenant screening policies and practices in D.C. align with local prohibitions on discrimination against voucher holders.

Per the settlement, respondents will establish a remedial fund to pay the costs of certain alterations that may be requested by current and future tenants.

ERC submitted comments on the District's draft Annual Action Plan, noting where leaders must do more to meet residents' housing needs.

Shortly after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990, the Disability Rights Council of Greater Washington was established to educate the public and enforce the new [...]

In 1982, the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs filed an amicus brief in Havens Realty Corp. v. Coleman, a Supreme Court case which established the standing of [...]

Following the success of the Fair Housing Council, the Fair Employment Council of Greater Washington was formed in 1990 to apply the same testing methods to workplace investigations. Without [...]

Your survey answers will help inform the region’s plan to ensure everyone can access safe, affordable housing in their neighborhood of choice.

"We are hopeful that the effort we’re announcing today with Uber will help better meet some of our community’s transportation needs."