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🌐 Exciting Announcement on the Horizon! 🚀 We are just a few days away from the launch of the new Civil Rights Audit Standards on Thursday, July 25th at 11:30 AM ET. These standards are poised to revolutionize how businesses approach civil rights audits, providing essential guidance for conducting independent audits that build trust and foster responsible business practices. In today's landscape, the need for businesses to uphold anti-discriminatory practices and meet stakeholder expectations is more pressing than ever. The forthcoming Civil Rights Audit Standards are anchored in principles of nondiscrimination and were developed by an independent, cross-sector committee including civil rights experts, business executives, investors, and worker advocates. Join PolicyLink, CapEQ, and other leaders behind this effort for an introduction to the Civil Rights Audit Standards, including how they will be implemented over time through the Corporate Racial Equity Alliance's Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership. Together, let’s reimagine what business is capable of. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eiNeef34 Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership: https://lnkd.in/gvrvFCkt #CivilRightsAudit #BusinessEthics #CorporateAccountability #Webinar #RegisterNow

Today, President Biden unveiled a bold proposal: corporate landlords would be required to cap rents at 5 percent or risk losing federal tax benefits for two years. This policy is part of a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling housing costs nationwide. We strongly believe extending this crucial policy beyond the proposed two years, given its urgency in addressing pressing issues in cities and states across the country.   However, it's important to note that this proposal alone cannot solve our housing crisis. Merely increasing housing supply won't adequately meet the needs of households struggling with affordability.   It's crucial that President Biden's proposal moves from concept to reality swiftly to benefit households nationwide. The president should utilize the Federal Housing Finance Agency's authority over federally-backed properties to implement rent stabilization immediately, providing relief to millions of renters. #HousingFutures #HousingJustice #RentStabilization #PresidentBiden

ICYMI, Tram Hoang from PolicyLink shared powerful insights in a timely discussion on "Remaking the Economy: How Policy Can Help Tenants Purchase Their Homes," hosted by Shelterforce and Nonprofit Quarterly. She highlighted, "Housing and land exclusion are racialized in nature, sewn into the very fabric of our institutions, policies, and value systems. And we are in a fight to allow renters - who are disproportionately Black, Indigenous, and people of color - to collectively own property. So we are not just up against a billion dollar lobby, we are also working to shift paradigms of race and property ownership." Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gvFvywtH #HousingJustice #HousingFutures #TenantPropertyOwnership

Join us alongside Center for Ethical Land Transition for "Grounding Justice in the Land," a special webinar happening this Wednesday, July17th! You won't want to miss this enlightening discussion! Register today: https://lnkd.in/g-FnjRbc #HousingFutures #HousingJustice #ReparativeSpatialJustice

You don't want to miss the launch of CapEQ and PolicyLink's launch of the new Civil Rights Audit Standards happening Thursday, July 25th at 11:30 AM! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eiNeef34 #CivilRightsAudit #BusinessEthics #CorporateAccountability #Webinar

A historic resolution was introduced in Congress to recognize, protect, and invest in Black Towns and #FreedmenSettlements in the U.S. The degradation of the environment, infrastructure, and economic neglect for these communities contrasts with the historical success of grassroots resistance, emancipation, and justice. Read more about this historic resolution here: https://lnkd.in/gjBmAV9C