Whitney Demetrius (@whitneydemetri8) 's Twitter Profile
Whitney Demetrius

@whitneydemetri8

Director of Fair Housing Engagement, CHAPA. Views are my own.

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Check out CHAPA's fair housing page where we share information on our Fair Housing Committee, fair housing protections, and reporting discrimination. Also linked is our "Housing Toolbox" fair housing page with additional resources: chapa.org/housing-policy… #CHAPAFairHousing2022

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“Helping them [community advocates] to reframe and center the vision - more aspirational thinking of “we” as opposed to the “us vs. them”. We focus on our shared values.” - Whitney Demetrius of CHAPA at the narrative workshop #HousingCA2022

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.Secretary Marcia L. Fudge recently shared the Department of Housing and Urban Development PAVE Task Force and Action Plan to Advance Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity. It outlines how racism historically impacted the valuation of residential property and how govt and stakeholders will advance equity. pave.hud.gov

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Looking for something engaging to watch tonight? Tune into Basic Black's latest episode! They plan to discuss affordable housing in Greater Boston.

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Want a way to engage with children during Fair Housing Month? Check out these essential Fair Housing readings for both you and the little ones in your life! socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/gent… #CHAPAFairHousing2022

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.Shelterforce's recent article explores the use of 'special purpose credit programs' as a means to narrow the racial homeownership wealth divide and the reluctance to legally name race in remedying historical patterns of discrimination. shelterforce.org/2022/03/24/the…

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.Last Week Tonight covered the long history of housing discrimination, its impacts, and what is needed to rectify and redress the legacy of harms in our country. Check out the segment: youtube.com/watch?v=_-0J49… #CHAPAFairHousing2022

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Check out Segregated By Design, which is based on the book, The Color of Law. The film examines the forgotten history of how our federal, state, and local governments unconstitutionally segregated every major metropolitan area in America through law and policy. segregatedbydesign.com

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This episode of the Netflix series 'Explained' explores the confluence of factors that led to the racial wealth gap in America and paints the picture of what it all means. youtube.com/watch?v=Mqrhn8… #CHAPAFairHousing2022

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PBS Wisconsin special "Sifting and Winnowing and Filmburning" explores the controversial history of the film 'Racial Housing Discrimination,' which was sealed and archived by the University of Wisconsin for over 60 years. youtube.com/watch?v=f-A2G8… #CHAPAFairHousing2022

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Congrats to 2022 Open Door Champion Award recipient @MA_DHCD Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox for supporting the new Fair Housing Initiative to increase testing! This article shows why enforcement and education is necessary in MA. metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/202…

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Congrats to Nadine Cohen, Managing Attorney of Greater Boston Legal Services Consumer Rights Unit, receiving a CHAPA Open Door Champion award today at CHAPA’s Fair Housing Symposium! She is recognized due to her long-standing work and commitment to fair housing. #CHAPAFairHousing2022

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"The most stressful days for me as a kid were when we were looking at a new home or the landlord was coming to look at the home we were renting. My brothers & I knew that if we made one mistake, we could cost our family a home." -CHAPA CEO Rachel Heller youtu.be/gfqIdsLo_gs

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🏆 Revere Housing Coalition 🏆 Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye), City of Worcester and CMHA Congratulations to all of these award winners! Join us on October 13th to celebrate their accomplishments and ongoing work to make Massachusetts a better place to live: chapa.org/55th-annual-di… 2/2

🏆 Revere Housing Coalition
🏆 <a href="/Etel_Haxhiaj/">Etel Haxhiaj (ha-jee-eye)</a>, <a href="/TweetWorcester/">City of Worcester</a> and <a href="/CMHAonline/">CMHA</a> 

Congratulations to all of these award winners!

Join us on October 13th to celebrate their accomplishments and ongoing work to make Massachusetts a better place to live: chapa.org/55th-annual-di…

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WOW! What a panel! Join us October 17th for a can’t miss conversation as we explore how our Redress partners around the country are documenting the history of racial segregation in their communities as a means of educating people and mobilizing them to action.

WOW! What a panel!
Join us October 17th for a can’t miss conversation as we explore how our Redress partners around the country are documenting the history of racial segregation in their communities as a means of educating people and mobilizing them to action.
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Another #CHAPADinner in the books! Thanks to every person who made tonight a success and to those who fight for affordable housing every day! We have a great team of housing justice warriors.

Another #CHAPADinner in the books! Thanks to every person who made tonight a success and to those who fight for affordable housing every day! We have a great team of housing justice warriors.