All items tagged '2020'

Licensing A Legacy: African Hair Braiders' Vision for Reforming Professional Licensure in New York City

Summary On December 8, 2020, TakeRoot and African Communities Together (ACT) released Licensing a Legacy: African Hair Braiders’ Vision for Reforming Professional Licensure in New York City. Hair braiding is a profession largely by and for Black women. It represents an

Vouchers To Nowhere: How Source of Income Discrimination Happens and the Policies That Can Fix It

Summary On September 14, 2020, TakeRoot and VOCAL-NY released “Vouchers to Nowhere: How Source of Income Discrimination Happens and the Policies That Can Fix It.” Source of income discrimination is the illegal practice by landlords, building owners and real estate