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November 2011 - Baltimore, MD

Kerry Proposes New Legislation

Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) introduced legislation that would outlaw discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) Americans in the housing and credit markets. The Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act would amend the Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income. It would also amend the Equal Opportunity Credit Act to...Full Article

November 2011 - Baltimore, MD

HUD Awards BNI FHIP Funding

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced earlier last month that more than $28 million would be awarded to agencies across the United States. The grants announced are funded through HUD’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) and will be used to investigate allegations of housing discrimination, and work to promote equal housing opportunities. BNI is the only organization in Maryland awarded FHIP funding and will receive $975,000 over a three year period ($325,000 per year). Elijah Etheridge, executive director of BNI said, “These funds will allow BNI to continue its work in enforcing the federal, state and local fair housing laws. It will allow the organization to expand its efforts and reach further into counties throughout the state.” HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan stated…Full Article

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