Bonus: Fair Housing at a Crossroads & The Movement to Build an Equitable Future

In this bonus episode of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, we take a closer look at the state of housing in the United States nearly 60 years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act and why this moment demands renewed urgency. With a national shortage of more than 4.7 million homes, rising rents, and persistent racial discrimination, the housing crisis goes beyond supply. It reflects a deeper shift in how fair housing is being understood and enforced, as federal protections are rolled back under the guise of “colorblind” policies.

We hear from Nathan Cheung, Communications Manager for Housing Now California, and Andreanecia M. Morris, President of HousingLOUISIANA, who bring this moment into focus through lived experience and on the ground advocacy. They speak to what housing justice looks like in practice, including stable, affordable homes and real choice not constrained by race or income. They also share how communities are organizing for affordable, safe, and stable housing. From community land trusts to local policy fights, this episode shows how people across the country are not just pushing back, but actively building a more just housing future.

Special thanks to Ryan Curren, Director of Housing, Land, and Development at Race Forward, for his contribution to this episode. You can find the full Leaders of the Movement for Housing Justice video series on Colorlines.com.

Resources:

Colorlines – Housing and Land Justice
https://colorlines.com/housing-and-land-justice

The Trump Administration Puts Fair Housing In Danger. But Local Advocates Are Still Scoring Wins (Via Colorlines)
https://bit.ly/4usUgAH