Celebrate Fair Housing Month with Two Community Events in Somerville

April is Fair Housing Month, and Mayor Katjana Ballantyne is inviting residents to learn about housing rights, discrimination, and how we build a more inclusive community at two free events hosted by the Fair Housing Commission and the Department of Racial and Social Justice. Both events are free, open to all, and include food and refreshments. 

Fair Housing Film Screening & Panel Discussion

• Date: Thursday, April 10; 7–8:30 p.m.
• Location: Central Library (79 Highland Ave)
• About: Join us for a screening of the powerful short film Segregated By Design, followed by a panel discussion on fair housing and discrimination in Somerville. Local advocates, City staff, and housing experts will share insights on how structural inequities persist, and how we can dismantle them together.
• Register: tinyurl.com/ykjnt9f9

Speaker Event: How to Legally Handle Section 8 Vouchers

• Date/Time: Thursday, April 17; 7–8:30 p.m.
• Location: Central Library or Zoom
• About: Tenants and landlords alike are encouraged to attend this practical workshop led by housing attorney Todd Kaplan. Learn about legal rights and responsibilities around Section 8 and non-wage income, common application questions, and how to avoid discriminatory practices.
• Register: tinyurl.com/8w4ju282

For more information, please contact Shannon Lawler, Housing Program Specialist, via email at slawler@somervillema.gov.