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African Americans in New York and New Jersey who have sought assistance from FEMA to help them recover from Hurricane Sandy. More
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Paycheck Fairness Act
In September 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau released updated data on annual income for all demographics. Unfortunately, the figures show that equal pay for African-American women remains an uphill struggle. Women of color still suffer from significant pay disparities not only between...
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Through its own advocacy and leadership of the national fair housing coalition, LDF is urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development to issue regulations in several different areas of fair housing. These regulations would significantly improve enforcement of the Fair Housing Act,...
MoreWhite House Convening
On May 7, 2012, LDF participated in a White House event addressing the vacancy crisis in the federal judiciary and the corresponding need to confirm nominees to the federal bench. The event included over 150 advocates, lawyers and community leaders from 27 states and many national...
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