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Celebrating 20 Years of Fair Housing Justice

Photo © by Bernard Kleina

December 10, 2024

  A Special Anniversary Event at Trinity Church Wall Street

We are thrilled to announce a landmark event in the history of the Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) — our 20th Anniversary Celebration! On this special evening, we will gather at Trinity Church Wall Street to honor our founders, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and look ahead to the future of Fair Housing. We hope you will join us for this memorable occasion.

 


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Joining us for the evening will be Kai Wright, the acclaimed journalist and host of WNYC’s Notes from America. Kai’s insights on the intersection of housing, race, and justice will add to the richness of our celebration.

 

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WNYC’s Kai Wright (photo by Amy Pearl)

 

Joining Kai as our featured guests are Demetria McCain, Director of Policy at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and Olatunde Johnson, Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and Board Chair of the Poverty & Race Research Action Council. Both will share their deep expertise and valuable insights on housing fairness and how to address the challenges of the present moment.

 

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, April 29th
  • Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
  • Location: Trinity Commons, part of Trinity Church Wall Street, 76 Trinity Place, New York, NY
  • What to expect: Live music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to connect with fellow supporters, advocates, and leaders in the fight for fair housing.

Over the past two decades, the FHJC has been at the forefront of advocating for fair housing and working to combat housing discrimination. We owe our success and continued impact to the dedication of our founders, whose tireless efforts and vision have shaped the organization into what it is today.

We are honored to recognize:

  • Fred Freiberg – Co-Founder and current National Field Consultant, whose leadership and commitment have been integral to the FHJC’s growth and national reach.
  • Diane Houk – Co-Founder, whose legal expertise and advocacy work have been crucial to the FHJC’s success.
  • Gene Capello – Former Board Chair, whose stewardship and guidance have helped to position the FHJC as a leader in the Fair Housing movement.

Ticket Information:

(Tickets are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. A portion of each ticket price will be non-deductible.)

  • General Public: $250
  • Qualified Fair Housing Organization (QFHO) Employees, Nonprofit Legal Services Employees, Students: $100

Order your tickets today! Click HERE or visit bit.ly/20thAnnivTix

Your support will not only help us celebrate this milestone, but also continue the important work of advancing fair housing and fighting discrimination in our communities. We invite you to be part of this historic evening as we honor the past, present, and future of the Fair Housing Justice Center.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

For More Information:
Email us at fhjc@blbnyc.com or call 212-465-3190.