**RESCHEDULED TO 2/13/2025**
Our rescheduled Townhall takes place tomorrow! Our RA University Townhall will be hosted by the Training Department and will feature Kristy Cobb, along with other members of the Compliance Team! They will discuss Audit Prep and the roles of the Compliance Department.
If you work with tax credit properties, you don’t want to miss this session!
Personal Social Media Policy
Social media is a powerful tool for connection, and while we encourage responsible use, employees should remember that the same professional guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook apply online. Whether posting on personal accounts or engaging in online discussions, employees are expected to exercise good judgment and personal responsibility.
Key reminders from our policy:
✔ You are solely responsible for what you post online.
✔ Do not speak on behalf of Royal American Companies without prior written approval.
✔ Avoid negative or disparaging remarks about coworkers.
✔ Consider the impact of your posts on both your reputation and that of the company.
For full details, please review the official policy HERE. If you have any questions, reach out to the IT department for clarification.
Stay tuned for upcoming posts in this series as we continue to highlight important policies and procedures at Royal American!
THE FAIR HOUSING ACT OF 1968
Emerging from the Civil Rights Movement and the collaborative efforts of Black and White leaders, activists, and lawmakers, the The Fair Housing Act addressed widespread housing discrimination. Amid national unrest following Dr. King’s death, President Johnson and Congressional leaders appealed to reason, persuading the House to approve the legislation. The Senate quickly followed, with Senator Edward Brooke, the first African-American elected by popular vote, sharing his personal experience of being denied housing as a WWII veteran. His heartfelt advocacy underscored the Act’s urgency.
The federal Fair Housing Act, signed into law on April 11, 1968, marked the end of a challenging legislative journey. Between 1966 and 1967, Congress repeatedly considered the bill but failed to secure sufficient support for its passage. The tragic assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968, galvanized momentum. President Lyndon Johnson called on Congress to honor Dr. King’s legacy by swiftly passing the Act before his funeral. The Fair Housing Act became a landmark law, symbolizing a commitment to remedy racial inequities and honoring Dr. King’s life’ work. History of Fair Housing – HUD.gov
Must answer all questions correctly:
- Which federal department is responsible for enforcing the Fair Housing Act?
- Did you know the Fair Housing Act of 1968 was a bipartisan effort to combat housing discrimination? Identify the two U.S. Senators—one Republican and one Democrat—who introduced this landmark legislation before Congress.
See last week’s answers here.
