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Eliminating Multifamily Discrimination: Tips for Inclusive Living

By Grace Hill / September 19, 2023 / 0 Comments

Excluding children or pregnant women from a property or from any area other residents are allowed to use within the property could be discrimination.

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Grace Hill Celebrates Juneteenth: Empowering 200 People with Knowledge and Promoting Equity

By Grace Hill / June 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Grace Hill Celebrates Juneteenth: Empowering 200 People with Knowledge and Promoting Equity

What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It marks the day the  Union Army General, Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, to announce that the Civil War had ended and enslaved individuals were now free.… Read More »

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Beyond Tokenism: 5 Ways Organizations Can Create Real Inclusivity for LGBTQ+ Employees

By Efron Landau / May 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Beyond Tokenism: 5 Ways Organizations Can Create Real Inclusivity for LGBTQ+ Employees

Growing up, I always knew I was different. I struggled with my gender identity, feeling like I was constantly playing a role that didn’t quite fit. It took me over 30 years to realize I was non-binary, and discovering the language and community that allowed me to explore my identity has been life-changing. As a… Read More »

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Intersectionality, Ableism, and Breaking the Glass Ceiling

By Alycia Anderson / May 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Intersectionality, Ableism, and Breaking the Glass Ceiling

People are complex, with multi-faceted attributes that make up who they are. Disability is included in this, but disability is also just one part of a person’s identity — a part that plays a role in shaping who they are but does not by any means define them solely. “Why do we see disability differently… Read More »

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5 Ways To Support Women in Multifamily

By Amelia Woolard / March 22, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Ways To Support Women in Multifamily

Whether they are property managers, C-suite executives, or investors, women bring unique perspectives and skills to multifamily workplaces. Even so, women face numerous challenges, like gender bias, harassment, and discrimination. If we break down these barriers, the multifamily industry can become more equitable and prosperous. Keep reading to uncover five ways to support women working… Read More »

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Beyond Compliance: Accessibility in Multifamily

By Alycia Anderson / August 22, 2022 / Comments Off on Beyond Compliance: Accessibility in Multifamily

In the multifamily industry, we have all heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We have policies in place for it. It is referenced, stated, and explained in our training courses, onboarding materials, and development plans. And we all understand we have a social and legal responsibility to uphold the ADA in our business.… Read More »

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What You Say Matters: Using Inclusive Language in Multifamily

By Stephanie Anderson / August 11, 2022 / Comments Off on What You Say Matters: Using Inclusive Language in Multifamily

Our words directly and indirectly impact the people who hear or read them. Upon a recent review of hundreds of apartment community websites across the U.S., the common choice of verbiage — used over and over again — may shock you.  While not intentional, the words used to describe an apartment community, its amenities, and… Read More »

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Women Executives From Multifamily Industry Discuss Leadership, Opportunities

By Grace Hill / March 18, 2021 / Comments Off on Women Executives From Multifamily Industry Discuss Leadership, Opportunities

  Women Executives From Multifamily Industry Discuss Leadership, Opportunities In conjunction with International Women’s Day on March 8, IBM released some disappointing news about women holding leadership positions. Their new report, “Women, Leadership, and Missed Opportunities” looked at the current corporate pipeline in 10 industries from nine different countries or regions and shows that there… Read More »

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Grace Hill is Committed to Equality

By Terra McVoy / June 5, 2020 / 0 Comments

We at Grace Hill believe that Black Lives Matter and that racial equality is fundamental to our values as people and a company.

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Tips for Avoiding Discrimination Against Families with Children

By Grace Hill / April 5, 2019 / 0 Comments

Training employees to avoid expressing a preference against residents with children.

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