Civil Rights News for Chester County

HUD Awards $40 Million to Fight Housing Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week awarded $40 million to fair housing organizations across the nation working to confront violations of the …

Civil Rights / Devon

Dinniman: Historical Marker Approved for Church Famous for Civil Rights Battle

DEVON, PA — Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church will get a historical marker from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) for its central role in the “Berwyn …

Civil Rights / Disabled Issues / Disabilities

U.S. Attorney’s Office Launches Review of District Polling Places for Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Ahead of 2020 Election

PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced that his Office has launched a review of all polling places in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to determine if they …