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Fighting for fair housing

The ongoing battle to end housing discrimination in Rhode Island and beyond.

Apr 25

Fighting for fair housing

Apr 25

Racist policies helped keep R.I.’s Black homeownership rates low

The impact of racially restrictive covenants and other discriminatory practices lives on today

Feb 15

Racist policies helped keep R.I.’s Black homeownership rates low

Feb 15

A highway runs through it: The legacy of urban renewal in Providence

Urban renewal is defined as “a program of land redevelopment often used to address urban decay in cities.”

Mar 22, 2023

A highway runs through it: The legacy of urban renewal in Providence

Mar 22, 2023

Redlining Rhode Island

How the government enforced segregation and blocked Black homeownership

Feb 16, 2023

Redlining Rhode Island

Feb 16, 2023

LGBTQIA+ Historical Leaders Who Advocated for Housing Rights

October is LGBTQ+ History Month — a month-long annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary history, including the…

Oct 21, 2022

LGBTQIA+ Historical Leaders Who Advocated for Housing Rights

Oct 21, 2022

Segregated by Design

According to HousingWorks RI’s 2021 Factbook, in Rhode Island, White residents have a homeownership rate (68%) twice that of Black…

Sep 16, 2022

Segregated by Design

Sep 16, 2022

HOMES RI RELEASES CANDIDATE GUIDE FOR HOUSING POLICY

PROVIDENCE, RI — Homes RI, a coalition of organizations working together to increase the supply of safe, healthy and affordable homes…

Aug 19, 2022

Aug 19, 2022

AFFORDABLE HOMES CONTINUE TO BE OUT OF REACH FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS IN RHODE ISLAND

PROVIDENCE, RI– In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent in Rhode Island, full-time workers need to earn…

Jul 28, 2022

AFFORDABLE HOMES CONTINUE TO BE OUT OF REACH FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS IN RHODE ISLAND

Jul 28, 2022

HOUSING ADVOCACY GROUP RESPONDS TO HOUSING PROVISIONS IN FY23 BUDGET

As a multi-sector coalition of organizations focused on increasing the supply of safe, healthy and affordable homes across Rhode Island…

Jun 24, 2022

Jun 24, 2022

State Leaders, Advocates Call for Increased Investments in Housing Using American Rescue Plan Funds

PROVIDENCE, RI — On Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., housing advocates, community leaders, and State Legislators, including RI House…

May 19, 2022

State Leaders, Advocates Call for Increased Investments in Housing Using American Rescue Plan Funds

May 19, 2022

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