A History of the Mount Laurel Doctrine
A History of the Mount Laurel Doctrine October 28th, 2022 By Martina Manicastri In 1975, Black and Latino community organizers in South Jersey won a landmark civil rights case against Mount Laurel Township that to this day, still constitutes one of the most progressive housing laws in the nation. As the rise of suburbia […]
Overburdened Communities Bear the Brunt of Environmental Injustice
Overburdened Communities Bear the Brunt of Environmental Injustice October 27th, 2022 By Ashley J. Lee Jackson, Mississippi is certainly not the first, nor will it be the last city to suffer the consequences of dangerous and unsafe water. However, it has reminded those who have forgotten about the lack of access to clean drinking […]
Invocation for Philadelphia City Council – June 9th, 2022
Invocation for Philadelphia City Council – June 9th, 2022 June 15th, 2022 By Rev. Eric Dobson In the spirit of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Compassion, let us pray. The conscious of Life, gods of many names, be in our hearts and minds as we come together today to pray for our Nation, State and […]
Civil Rights Lawyers Say No to Increasing Law Enforcement Officers to Address Public Safety Concerns
Civil Rights Lawyers Say No to Increasing Law Enforcement Officers to Address Public Safety Concerns May 25th, 2022 Today marks the two-year anniversary since the murder of George Floyd and subsequent community demands for police accountability across the nation and here in New Jersey. But legislation introduced in the wake of Floyd’s murder has yet […]
A Reflection on the Fair Housing Act
A Reflection on the Fair Housing Act April 20th, 2022 By Luke Hinrichs, Legal Fellow In early August of 1966, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and fellow demonstrators were confronted by a white mob of counter-protestors during a march to promote open housing in Marquette Park in Chicago. The counter-protestors grew increasingly violent—throwing rocks, […]
In Memoriam: Colandus “Kelly” Francis
In Memoriam: Colandus “Kelly” Francis April 1st, 2022 By Adam Gordon, Executive Director, Fair Share Housing Center I’m very sad to share that FSHC’s Board Chair, Colandus “Kelly” Francis, passed away last Saturday. Kelly was a civil rights giant who in so many ways was at the leading edge for decades of struggles for racial […]
Housing is a Feminist Issue
Housing is a Feminist Issue March 25th, 2022 By Yvette Chen, Planning & Policy Analyst Urban planning and the design of our cities and suburbs have always perpetuated inequality by race, gender, ability, and class. Historically, marginalized groups, including women, have not been involved in shaping our built landscapes nor housing policies, though they are […]
ARP Funds Provide a Unique Opportunity for NJ to Make a Historic Investment in Affordable Housing
ARP Funds Provide a Unique Opportunity for NJ to Make a Historic Investment in Affordable Housing February 24th, 2022 Now is the time to think big about addressing New Jersey’s affordability crisis. ARP funding provides a potentially once in a lifetime opportunity to be strategic about how we leverage federal and state dollars to create […]
The Racial History of Housing Discrimination and its Continued Effects in 2022
The Racial History of Housing Discrimination and its Continued Effects in 2022 February 24th, 2022 By Cree Long, FSHC Communications and Development Intern As Black History Month comes to an end, we are once again reminded of the historic connection between housing and race, and the origin story of our organization that is grounded […]
Remembering Robert W. Shaffer: Board Member, Advocate, and Friend
Remembering Robert W. Shaffer: Board Member, Advocate, and Friend” February 1st, 2022 It’s hard to express how deeply we are all feeling the loss of Bob Shaffer, a foundational member of our Board, an advocate, an ally, a mentor, and a friend. We are truly saddened to lose such a wonderful, kind person. The emotions […]
