Equal Rights Center Archive
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.
“Appreciating the platforms upon which I stand” – Reflections from the ERC’s Inaugural Macdonell/Gibson Intern
As Mary completes her twelfth and final week with the ERC, she reflects on her experience this summer.
Equal Rights Center Joins Other Leading Civil Rights Organizations in Civil Rights Testing Related Amicus Effort
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.
Equal Rights Center & WC Smith Reach Agreement to Address Fair Housing Concerns Related to Criminal Records Screening in Washington, DC
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 [...]
“The ADA gave us a remarkable opportunity” – Reflections on the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 33rd Anniversary
As we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the ADA becoming law, Rod Boggs and Rabbi Bruce Kahn reflected on the ERC's historic and ongoing work to increase access for people with disabilities.
“I’m honored to carry on the legacies of Rev. James Macdonell and James O. Gibson” – Mary Kett joins the ERC this summer!
In June, we welcomed Mary as the ERC’s inaugural Macdonell/Gibson Summer Intern. She'll be assisting the ERC with communications, research about civil rights testing projects, and archiving the [...]
Equal Rights Center Files Suit Against District Housing Provider Who Only Accepts “students and young professionals between the ages of 18-35”
The complaint alleges that the ERC investigation revealed Harrington Housing has a policy or practice of refusing to people who are over 35 years old, people with children, and people with [...]
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Equal Rights Center & Sage Ventures Reach a Collaborative Agreement to Ensure Fair Housing Protections in Maryland and Virginia
Today, the Equal Rights Center (ERC) and Sage Ventures (Sage) announced they have entered into a collaboration agreement to emphasize their joint commitment to protecting the rights of [...]
Meet Halle Ostoyich, the ERC’s New Intake Coordinator
Halle joined the ERC in August and plunged into her role assisting DC-area residents facing possible housing discrimination.
