On Thursday, the White House released a statement recognizing the significance of Juneteenth and officially naming it a federal holiday. It also took the opportunity to acknowledge the racism in housing policy and published a statement that reflects a massive change in the way we view housing at the federal level. Specifically, the statement named exclusionary zoning as a main cause of racial discrimination in the housing market. This narrative shared by the government reinforces the pro-housing cause we fight for. It fuels our hope that we can transform the future of housing across the country, especially for Black Americans and people of color.
Join us on June 24th for a conversation about the significance of Juneteenth, the White House’s stance on housing, and the experiences of Black YIMBYs. We will be joined by Vox reporter Jerusalem Demsas, YIMBY Action Board Chair Ernest Brown, YIMBY Law Policy Director and Seaside City Councilmember Jon Wizard, and Berkeley City Councilmember Terry Taplin.
The Housing Needs of Undocumented Residents
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, JULY 25TH 12PM
Undocumented immigrants face unique and often invisible barriers to housing—exclusion from federal programs, fear of retaliation, and discriminatory screening practices.
Join us for a timely conversation on how we can break down these barriers and advance housing solutions that include everyone—regardless of immigration status.
We’ll explore:
– Why undocumented immigrants are excluded from key housing programs
– How fear and discrimination drive housing instability
– Local policies and community-based models creating real change