Dossier
fair housing
Coverage of fair housing in the Nexus archive.
David Merrymanperson1Virginia Attorney General Jay Jonesperson1Office of Civil Rightsorganization1Newport Newsplace1Norfolkplace1Beulah Kenny LaBostrieperson1Association of Community Organizations for Reform Noworganization1New Orleansplace1voter registrationtopic1minimum wagetopic1Sewerage & Water Boardorganization1Hurricane Katrinatopic1
- Hampton Roads landlord ordered to sell properties in $2.25M settlement
Virginia's Office of Civil Rights reached a $2.25M settlement with landlord David Merryman, requiring him to sell properties in a fair housing case. The settlement is historic, as announced by Attorney General Jay Jones.
- ACORN leader Beulah LaBostrie fought for fairness for all people
Beulah Kenny LaBostrie, a longtime president of ACORN, led voter registration drives, fair housing advocacy, and minimum wage campaigns in New Orleans. She opposed privatization efforts and mentored activists post-Hurricane Katrina before her death in 2018 at age 96.