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The FHC is hiring part-time employees

Posted on September 12, 2012 by fhcadmin

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April 11th- An Important Day in our Nation’s History

Posted on April 11, 2012 by fhcadmin

Today is the anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Is your life different because of this legislation? #fhcmichigan Continue reading →

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New FHC Book Groups- Please Join Us!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by fhcadmin

Fair Housing Book Groups The Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan is pleased to announce 2 new book groups centered around Civil and Human Rights related readings, fiction and non-fiction. Details regarding each group’s location are below (as well as PDF’s … Continue reading →

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National Civil Rights Groups Applaud Department of Education, Department of Justice

Posted on December 5, 2011 by fhcadmin

Press Release – The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Civil Rights Groups: School Diversity Guidance “Good for Our Young People, for Our Communities and for Our Nation” For Immediate Release Contact: Scott Westbrook Simpson, 202.466.2061, simpson@civilrights.org December 2, 2011 Washington, DC … Continue reading →

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New Protections Proposed for LGBT Individuals

Posted on September 26, 2011 by fhcadmin

Advocate.com Kerry, Nadler Propose Fair Housing Bill for LGBTs The Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act, or HOME Act, would amend existing federal law to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in housing and credit. By … Continue reading →

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DOJ: Citizens Republic Settles Race-Discrimination Allegations

Posted on May 6, 2011 by fhcadmin

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Thursday, May 5, 2011 Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Citizens Republic Bancorp Inc. and Citizens Bank Regarding Alleged Lending Discrimination in Detroit Settlement Provides $3.6 Million to Ensure Equal Lending Services … Continue reading →

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Michigan Property Owner and Manager Ordered to Pay $82,500 in Civil Penalties in Sexual Harassment Case

Posted on March 7, 2011 by fhcadmin

Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE,  Friday, March 4, 2011 Michigan Property Owner and Manager Ordered to Pay $82,500 in Civil Penalties in Sexual Harassment Case

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FHC Michigan Joins Twitter

Posted on March 2, 2011 by fhcadmin

The Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan has a new Twitter account using the name fhcmichigan. You can find us at twitter.com/fhcmichigan. Follow us!

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FHC Director Pam Kisch presents at Creating Change Conference

Posted on February 22, 2011 by fhcadmin

On February 9, 2011, Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan Director Pamela Kisch, along with Kenneth J. Carroll, Director of HUD’s Fair Housing Assistance Program Division, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity presented at “Creating Change“- the 23rd National … Continue reading →

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AnnArbor.com Article Focuses on Fair Housing Testing

Posted on February 22, 2011 by fhcadmin

AnnArbor.com writer James Dickson talks to FHC-SE Director Pamela Kisch in article titled “Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan looking for testers to investigate housing discrimination complaints.” The article, which also includes interviews of Clifford Schrupp from the Fair Housing … Continue reading →

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