Housing Discrimination Display by Planning and Development
Did you know that Oregon’s first constitution p
assed in 1857, denied African-Americans the right to live in the state? Did you know that before the Fair Housing Act was amended in 1988, more than 60% of the state’s rental units were off-limits to families with children? Many more astonishing facts, perspectives, and images on the history of housing discrimination in Oregon can be experienced by viewing the display Anywhere But Here: A History of Housing Discrimination in Oregon, presented by the Fair Housing Council of Oregon and sponsored by the Planning & Development Diversity Committee.
The display will be on exhibit from February 21 to March 21 in the lobby of the Atrium building downtown. The goal of the display and reception is to educate the community on impediments to fair housing in the Eugene/Springfield area and Oregon. The display consists of six interconnected panels that chronicle Oregon’s history using photographs, text and personal quotes.A reception for the display will be held on Monday, February 26 at 11:00am at the same location. City Councilor Andrea Ortiz and Eugene Human Rights Commission Chair, Carmen Urbina will speak about the importance of fair housing in our local community. Light refreshments will be provided.
The display and reception are a precursor to March, Fair Housing Month and are sponsored by the Eugene Planning & Development Diversity Committee.
For more information, contact Lorna Flormoe, Fair Housing Liaison. She may be reached at 682-5293 or via e-mail (lorna.r.flormoe@ci.eugene.or.us).
