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We’ve been pressing cities to stop water tax lien foreclosures that are devastating African American homeowners. Flint, where the water is not even drinkable, is among the most egregious. READ our letter to Flint officials. naacpldf.org/wp-content/upl…
To learn more about how water affordability is devadtating Black homeownership read the overview of our forthcoming report “Water/Color.” naacpldf.org/wp-content/upl…
Homeownership remains critical to building economic stability for African American families & communities. @NAACP_LDF is committed to challenging practices that hurt African American homeownership. Like water tax liens. This simply should not happen.
Despite the City’s many other problems, #Baltimore has been out ahead on the issue. And just weeks ago the Maryland Gen. Assembly ended water tax lien foreclosures in Baltimore. foxbaltimore.com/news/local/bal…
A key issue to watch are coming efforts to privatize water. But water must remain a public good. In another bold move last year #Baltimore City passed a law banning privatization of the city’s water system. Other cities should follow. foodandwaterwatch.org/news/baltimore…
You’ll be able to learn more about the growing crisis of water affordability & its effect on African American homeownership when our full report drops on June 10th. Sign up now to receive the report. mailchi.mp/naacpldf.org/w…
