We’re only a few minutes away from our discussion on The Fight for Fair Housing: 50 Years Later. This is partnership with CAFHC #FHAct50 #socialaction

Our panelists this evening are: Dr. Richard Bailey, Alabama Historian Faith Cooper, Associate Director of CAFHC Robert Smith, City of Montgomery Planning Department Kimberly Hobbs, Housing Attorney #FHAct50

We began our discussion the following documentary- Seven Days Documentary - 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act Edition youtu.be/lualCTZT2S0 #FHAct50

K. Hobbs: A majority of housing discrimination is geared towards those who have disabilities. Racial discrimination is roughly 20% in the state. Doesn’t meant that racial discrimination is on a decline...landlords/realtors are getting creative. #FHAct50

Dr. Bailey: “Federal Government was responsible in enforcing racial discrimination in housing, dating back to 1933.” #FHAct50

Dr. Bailey: “The poorest area of African Americans in Montgomery is the Northern area, followed West Montgomery.” #FHAct50

Dr. Bailey: “Your telephone number (landline) determines the area you live in Montgomery. Most bank loan officers already know your interest rate based off your telephone number.” #FHAct50

K. Hobbs: Reverse redlining is happening now where lenders are purposely targeting African American and low-income neighborhoods high interest loans and predatory lending. #fhact50