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Breaking Barriers: Understanding the Thurmond Amendment and the Fight for Fair Housing
Thursday, April 24, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Join Yusuf Dahl, CEO of The Century Promise and PA State Representative Josh Siegel for an engaging and informative webinar on the Thurmond Amendment, a relic of the War on Drugs that imposes a lifetime ban on fair housing protections for individuals with drug distribution convictions—regardless of how much time has passed or personal transformation.
This one-hour session will provide:
-An overview of the Thurmond Amendment: its history, impact, and the communities it disproportionately harms.
-Practical strategies for helping tenants who face housing discrimination under this outdated policy.
-Insight into ongoing efforts at both the state and federal levels to repeal the Thurmond Amendment, including how you can support the Fair Future Act and other reform initiatives.
Together, we can dismantle barriers to opportunity and ensure fair housing for all. Whether you're a housing advocate, tenant support professional, or simply someone interested in justice reform, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference.
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