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Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020

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Incidents of Workplace Discrimination Doubled in 2020. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 sparked a movement for racial justice and equality that traversed the globe, but it seems that the construction industry has yet to catch on. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 11:00.

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Less Than Half of Black Households Were Homeowners in 2021

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From October 2020 to September 2021, just 9.1% Housing discrimination has hit Black buyers the hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as a foreclosure crisis disproportionately impacted communities of color. . The Black homeownership rate has fallen over the past decade, and unfavorable market conditions aren't helping.

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Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration

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Tue, 07/07/2020 - 09:56. Born to German Jewish immigrants, Eichler was sensitive to the common practices housing discrimination and believed if a buyer was qualified, there was no reason not to sell them a home. Eichler Homes: Trademark in Architecture, Neighborhood Integration. cbroderick.

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LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges

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Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:06. According to Zillow’s analysis of data from 2020 to 2019, LGBTQ+ people face disproportionate challenges such as finding an affordable home and a higher chance of paying extra rental costs. LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges. cbroderick.

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Biden's Promised Changes to the Housing Market

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Mon, 11/09/2020 - 09:28. Campaign promise: Address racial discrimination in housing. Biden's Promised Changes to the Housing Market. cbroderick. Along the campaign trail, President-elect Joe Biden promised changes to housing plans in order to create more opportunities for low- and middle-income Americans.

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More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism

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How workplace discrimination is turning away a major segment of trade employees. In 2020, women accounted for only 10.9% More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:38.

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Representation Matters in Construction: New Media Library Amplifies Industry Diversity 

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In 2019 and 2020, the annual workforce survey by AGC and Autodesk uncovered that 80% of contractors say they are unable to find skilled workers. Their research found that only 43% of people who feel they have been discriminated against believe they have been well-represented in the media. Talent Shortage .