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May 21, 2024
In This Issue:
 (Image is the logo for the 2024 Civil Rights Summit on Fair Housing. Logo includes MDCR logo and colorful outlines of two houses and three buildings. Text: 2024 Civil Rights Summit on Fair Housing. Build Inclusive Communities - Eliminate Housing Discrimination)
Keynote Speakers
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Lisa Rice, President and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance
As President and CEO, Lisa Rice leads the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA)’s efforts to advance fair housing principles, preserve and broaden fair housing protections, and expand equal housing opportunities for millions of Americans. NFHA is the trade association for over 170 fair housing and justice-centered organizations and individuals throughout the U.S. and its territories, and is the nation’s only national civil rights agency solely dedicated to eliminating all forms of housing discrimination.
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Colette Massengale, Senior Policy Representative for Fair Housing, National Association of Realtors
Colette Massengale, Esq., AHWD, GSI, joined NAR’s Advocacy Team on September 1, 2022, where she serves as Senior Policy Representative for Fair Housing. Prior to joining NAR, Colette was Director of Professional Development & Member Engagement at Maryland REALTORS®. In that role, she served as staff liaison to the DEI Advisory Group, the REALTOR® Institute GRI Advisory Group, the Leadership Academy Advisory Group, the Professional Standards Committee, and the Grievance Committee.
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Workshops
Opening Plenary
Artificial Intelligence and Housing Equity: Navigating Fair Housing in an AI World
Morning Workshops
State of Fair Housing in Michigan: Past, Present and Possibilities
Environmental Justice: Fair and Just: Affordable and Sustainable Fair Housing in the Era of Climate Change
Real Estate Industry - Rental: Renters’ Journey, Recipe for Success
Legal Updates: Legal Landscape of Fair Housing in 2024
Lunch Plenary
Disability Accommodations: Unleashing the Facts on Assistance Animals
Afternoon Workshops
State Resources, Recommendations, and Policy Solution: Fair Housing Is a Human Right
Real Estate Industry - Homebuying: From Roadblocks to Building Blocks: Removing Barriers to Help Homebuyers Build Wealth and Equity
Exclusionary Zoning: Overcoming Zoning That Excludes Affordable Housing, Minorities, and Group Homes for People with Disabilities
Disparate Impact Investigations: An Examination of the Disparate Impacts of Housing Discrimination and Effective Investigative Strategies
Closing Plenary
Best Practices and Innovative Approaches to Increasing Equity in Housing: We Can... We Do... And So Can You
Sponsors
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US Department of Housing and Urban Development
The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government.
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Skillman Foundation
A voice for children since 1960, The Skillman Foundation partners with people to transform education systems, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth. It has granted over $730-million and has served as a vocal advocate to strengthen K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and racial equity and justice. It is in the process of developing a new strategic framework, co-designed with Detroit youth and their champions.
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National Association of Realtors
America's largest trade association, representing 1.5 million+ members, including NAR's institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
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Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individuals, small- and middle-market businesses, large corporations, and governments with a full range of banking, investment management and other financial and risk management products and services.
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Michigan Health and Hospital Association
The MHA and its member hospitals and health systems across Michigan work together to improve healthcare culture, make healthcare delivery safer and highly reliable, and ensure access to affordable coverage and care for all.
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CNS Healthcare
CNS Healthcare is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with eight clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 8,600 people annually.
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Accessibility Statement
ASL Interpreters and CART will be provided. To request other accommodations, contact Rebecca Powell at powelln@michigan.gov at least 10 business days prior to the summit. There are areas of green space outside the facility for service animals to use and a sensory room will be available.
 Image of the Statue of Liberty with a US flag backdrop. Text says MDCR presents: The Replacement Myth, May 23, 2024, 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Register here.
Title: The Replacement Myth
Date/Time: May 23, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Topic: Join the Michigan Department of Civil Rights as we explore the myth surrounding the elimination and replacement of White people by immigrants, and migrants. During this virtual forum participants will learn about The Great Replacement Myth and its hostility to diversity.
Location: Virtual. Registration Required
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