Join us for the Scottsdale REALTORS® Fair Housing Symposium
Fees: Members $20 | Non-members $30
No CE credit. Continental breakfast included. Please download and share our flyer.
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access. Registration fees will be refunded less a $10 service charge upon notification up to 48 hours prior to event, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
This fifth annual symposium brings together respected experts, industry professionals and community leaders to explore the history, impact and future of fair housing.
Scheduled to appear:
Mayor Corey Woods
City of Tempe | U.S. Housing Investment coalition
Mayor Woods was instrumental in guiding city policy that led to Tempe’s perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign’s “Municipal Equality Index.” He has championed initiatives in the areas of affordable housing and human services while working tirelessly to improve community development standards to attract business and protect neighborhoods.
“We want to tell the truth about the past and provide a space to grapple with these hard histories. It’s the key first step towards thinking about how to create welcoming, inclusive communities in the present.” — Prof. Stephen Berrey
Stephen Berrey, Ph.D.
University of Michigan | Director of the Sundown Towns Database
Professor Berrey holds a joint appointment in the Departments of American Culture and History at the University of Michigan. His research explores the relationship between race and culture. Dr. Berrey directs the Sundown Town Project, a historical database that investigates practices meant to restrict the movement or residency of people of color.
Laurie Benner
Fair Housing Advocate
Laurie worked at the Maryland REALTORS® association before serving as AVP of Housing & Community Development for the National Fair Housing Alliance. She spearheaded the Keys Unlock Dreams initiative to expand affordable and fair housing options. Laurie is a trained mediator and facilitator who serves on several nonprofit boards and committees.
Every paid registrant has a chance to win this first edition copy of “Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension to American Racism” autographed by James Loewen, late author and founder of the Sundown Towns database.
Additional chances to win will be available at the event!
If you are an active Affiliate member and wish to be a Marketing Partner for this event, please email or call 480.454.2142.
Marketing Partners
Contact Butch Leiber | email
Contact John Duffy | email
Affinity Partners
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