HRC News Clips August 15-23, 2015
Civil Rights/Fair Housing
Fair Housing Groups File Suit Alleging Violations of Fair Housing Act. WYSO. August 21, 2015. Read more here.
Miami Valley housing organization files discrimination lawsuit. ABC 22. August 20, 2015. Read more here.
What employers need to know about protections for LGBT employees. Dayton Business Journal. August 17, 2015. Read more here.
Ohio college says foreign worker visa use investigated. Cincinnati Enquirer. August 16, 2015. Read more here.
Deconstructing Race: Anxiety About Racism Travels With Me. WYSO. August 21. 2015. Read more here.
Bank branch closures a concern for lower-income neighborhoods. Dayton Daily News. August 16, 2015. Read more here.
The Fair Housing Failure—Where Even the Liberal North Whistles Dixie. The American Prospect. August 6, 2015. Read more here.
Business and Technical Assistance
Black lawmakers praise Kasich for minority business commitment. Columbus Dispatch. August 20, 2015. Read more here.
Ohio sets new record for spending with minority businesses by state government. Dayton Business Journal. August 21, 2015. Read more here.
Survey says Ohio’s small businesses more optimistic. Clermont Sun. August 6, 2015. Read more here.
Dayton International Airport picks winner for $6M project Dayton Business Journal. August 18, 2015. Read more here.
Number of women-owned businesses grow, but revenue lags way behind. Dayton business Journal. August 19, 2015. Read more here.
Community Police Relations
US needs real accountability from police officers: Pundit.(UD’s Professor Randall) Press TV. August 20, 2015. Read more here.
Dayton Residents Invited To Citizens Police Academy. ABC 22, August 18, 2015. Read more here.
Beavercreek police chief: Recommendations were already implemented. Committee to create body camera use pilot program. Dayton Daily News. August 18, 2015. Read more here.
Welcome Dayton
Ohio State students develop program to help local immigrants navigate the drugstore. Columbus Dispatch. August 23, 2015. Read more here.
Hundreds celebrate Hispanic heritage. WDTN. August 16, 2015. Read more here.
Togo refugees: On the run for 10 years, no peace in sight. Dayton Daily News. August 18, 2015. Read more here.