January 26, 2011, People of St. Paul's (42), Church (77), City & Commonwealth (63), Equality (12), In the News (Richmond) (74)
Posted by Kimberly Allen
On Monday, the President of Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) was profiled in "HOME Leader Fights for Fair Housing," in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Speaking to the reporter, Connie Chamberlin explained what motivates her work at HOME:
"I work for an organization that has a mission that involves changing the world, and it's doing a good job step by step."
And change the world they do, showing up day after day and doing the unsung legwork necessary to fight discrimination in housing access and remain a force for justice in our city.
HOME, with St. Paul's roots, was founded in 1971 and celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
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Tags: affordable housing, discrimination, home, housing opportunities made equal, richmond times dispatch, spong
December 09, 2010, Equality (12), In the News (Nation, World) (80), Reconciliation (23)
Posted by Wallace+
A TV special airing Friday evening sounds promising.
Nearly fifty years since the beginning of the civil rights movement in America, what is the status today of racism, religious freedom, equality for women, gay rights, access for people with disabilities, bullying among kids and more? Tom Brokaw Presents Bridging the Divide dives head first into these complex issues facing the nation's increasingly diverse population, and looks at the impact of the current economy, the rise of technology, social media and the 24-hour news cycle. Brokaw speaks to a wide array of experts to get beyond the salacious headlines and provide a truer and more complete picture of where the country stands.
Tom Brokaw Presents Bridging the Divide premieres on the USA Network at 7pm this Friday, Dec. 10.
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Tags: civil rights, discrimination
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