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Investigations revealed that Logan Circle & McLean Gardens neighborhood apartments discriminated against voucher holders, 95% of whom are Black residents.

"Though DC’s source of income protection has now been in place for decades, landlords continue to discriminate against voucher holders..."

The settlements mark a significant step forward in the fight against housing discrimination, ensuring all residents have equal access to housing opportunities...

Today, the ERC re-launched its General Fair Housing training course. The revamped online course offers an engaging and informative look at best practices for complying with fair housing laws.

"The ERC's investigation has revealed outrageous barriers for voucher holders trying to rent homes at Kettler managed properties."

"The ERC firmly believes that the burden of uncovering and eliminating discrimination should not be placed on victims of discrimination alone..."

This timeline charts the ERC's rich history. The project extends the archive we began in 2023 to honor the late Rev. Jim Macdonell and Jim Gibson, two ERC founders.

As Mary completes her twelfth and final week with the ERC, she reflects on her experience this summer.

Yesterday, the ERC joined the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and seven other civil rights organizations to file an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case Acheson Hotels, LLC vs Laufer.

Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and WC Smith announced they have entered into a cooperation agreement in which WC Smith will proactively address fair housing concerns raised by the ERC [...]