#W95-47 Fountain Church of God in Christ v Scio Township Scio Township Fountain Church of God in Christ, an African-American church, attempted to purchase land zoned A-1 (agricultural) and have a conditional use permit issued in order to build a new church. On a 4-3 vote, and against the advice of their planning consultant, the […]
#W95-92 Wright v Eastwood Terrace Apartments Ypsilanti Township Margaret Wright contacted the FHC to investigate her claim of race discrimination. Wright is African-American. Testing done the FHC supported Ms. Wright’s claim of housing discrimination. FHC Cooperating Steven A. Reed filed suit on behalf of Wright in Washtenaw County Circuit Court. Court: State Settlement: $1,800
#W95-123 NAACP v Adrian Manor Adrian Rob and Carla Baty, a white couple, contacted the FHC to investigate a claim of race discrimination in their apartment building. Testing done the FHC supported their claim of race discrimination. FHC Cooperating Attorney Michael J. Steinberg filed suit on behalf of the NAACP, after the group was alerted […]
#W94-62 Y. Johnson v University Management Ypsilanti Yma Johnson called the FHC to investigate her claim of race discrimination. Johnson’s case was tested and a letter from Johnson’s white would-be roommate supported the race discrimination allegation. Court: State Settlement: $8,500
#93-107 Taylor v Congress Park Apartments Ypsilanti Township Martha Taylor contacted the FHC claiming she was denied the right to co-sign for a relative’s apartment because she is African-American. Taylor told the FHC that she was insulted by the owner and told that no two-bedroom apartments were available. FHC testing supported Taylor’s claim of race […]
#91-212 Codrington v St. Louis Ypsilanti Township The Codringtons, a Black family, attempted to rent a three-bedroom house in Ypsilanti Township for themselves and their three children. The owner- Helen St. Louis of Ann Arbor- told them she did not want to rent to a family of five. The Codringtons contacted the Fair Housing Center […]
#W92-56 Worthy v Briar Cove Ann Arbor The Worthys, an African American family, accused Briar Cove of discrimination based on race. FHC testing supported their claim. Court: State Settlement: Non-disclosed
#90-207 Vaughn v Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti Pictured: 1992 FHC Board Members: Raymond Mullins, Michael Apple, and the late Verna Spayth. Mary Vaughn sued EMU for discrimination based on race and national origin. Vaughn alleged that she was fired from her job as a property manager for refusing to discriminate against Asian students. According to Vaughn, […]