Introducing Jessica Clingerman, the ERC’s New Intake Coordinator
Earlier this month, we welcomed Jessica Clingerman to the ERC into the newly created position of Intake Coordinator.
Equal Rights Center Welcomes Matthew Handley to its Board of Directors
In December, the ERC’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to add civil rights attorney and longtime ERC collaborator Matt Handley to the organization’s Board.
Equal Rights Center Offers “Know Your Housing Rights” Presentations
The Equal Rights Center offers free presentations to organizations and community groups in the Greater Washington, DC area.
Housing Providers on the Hook for Tenant-on-Tenant Harassment
Housing providers must be vigilant and responsive to protect their tenants’ right to safe housing, especially as we all spend more time at home. It’s not just the right thing to do; it’s the law.
ERC AND ALVIN AUBINOE RESOLVE ALLEGATIONS OF RACE-BASED DISCRIMINATION IN ONLINE APPLICATION
Kate Scott, ERC Executive Director stated "No one should ever feel unsafe or undesirable as a tenant due to their race. We're pleased that Aubinoe has agreed to take steps to address the concerns [...]
What the CDC Eviction Ban Means for DC, Maryland, and Virginia Renters, and How to Claim Protection Under It
The CDC announced a national ban on evictions for certain renters, effective beginning September 4, 2020 until December 31, 2020. To take advantage of the protection, renters must submit a signed [...]
ERC Opposes HUD’s Proposed Change to Equal Access Rule
The ERC has submitted a comment to HUD urging the agency to withdraw its proposed rule change regarding transgender people's access to HUD-funded homeless shelters.
Source of Income Discrimination Perpetuates Racial Segregation in DC
The Housing Choice Voucher Program can and should be a tool used to desegregate DC and correct the harms done by decades of racist policy, and DCHA has made great strides to achieve this goal, [...]
ERC Commemorates 30 Years of the ADA
This month, to celebrate the ADA's 30th anniversary, the ERC will be reflecting on the impact the legislation has had, as well as the work that still needs to be done to achieve true equity for [...]
