Harlem World Magazine, February 12, 2021, President Joe Biden Calls On HUD To Address Racial Equity From Harlem To Hawaii
President Joe Biden signed several new executive orders on Tuesday that address racial equity, including a memorandum that directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to both mitigate racial bias in housing and advance fair housing laws.
Jesse Van Tol, CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, cited Biden’s order to HUD to address systemic racism is essential to addressing America’s racial wealth divide.
However, Van Tol said more remains to be done, with Tuesday’s orders having little impact if they do not ensure long term transformation.
