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
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: 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
We began our discussion the following documentary- Seven Days Documentary - 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act Edition https://t.co/MzsUUDzmYb #FHAct50
Our panelists this evening are:
Dr. Richard Bailey, Alabama Historian
Faith Cooper, Associate Director of @ALfairhousing
Robert Smith, City of Montgomery Planning Department
Kimberly Hobbs, Housing Attorney #FHAct50
We’re only a few minutes away from our discussion on The Fight for Fair Housing: 50 Years Later.
This is partnership with @ALfairhousing#FHAct50#socialaction