Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act [Videos]

Thank you to those who joined us last week for Past, Present & Future: Reflecting on 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act. You may view all the footage and videos aired during the program below. Be sure to check out the photos on Facebook!

Introductory Remarks – Zeke Morris, EMA Realty and CAR Past President

Spoken Word Performance – Jacoby Cochran

The History of Fair Housing in Chicago

My Experience with Fair Housing

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Keynote: Bryan Greene, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

First Person – Frank Williams, F.J. Williams Realty and CAR Past President

Industry Partners Panel, moderated by Matt Difanis, RE/MAX Realty Associates

Thank you to our panelists for sharing their perspectives and insight:

Presentation of the CAR Industry Partners Titan Award

Our Industry Partners presented Matt Difanis, RE/MAX Realty Associates in Champaign and Immediate Past President of the Illinois REALTORS®, with the first-ever Industry Partners TITAN Award.

The TITAN Award recognizes REALTORS® who show an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion, through staffing, client-relations and support of fellow colleagues, to ensure an equitable buying and selling process in Chicago’s real estate market and beyond. Learn more.

Congratulations Matt!

Our Promises – Michelle Mills Clement, CEO of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®

Remarks from 2019 President Tommy Choi & the Board of Directors:

Read the transcript here.

Thank you to the dignitaries & legislators who showed their support at the event!