@nikitrabailey.bsky.social
"I am the dream and the hope of the slave." "And Still I Rise," Dr. Maya Angelou
SPCPs helped nearly 60,000 homebuyers of all races receive $82M in savings from 2022-2024 while generating $17.2B in economic activity. The FHFA must restore the structures that created gains in homeownership, so the GSEs can fulfill their missions.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/b...
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As Trump Pushes Housing Affordability, His Mortgage Chief Undermines It
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January 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
SPCPs helped nearly 60,000 homebuyers of all races receive $82M in savings from 2022-2024 while generating $17.2B in economic activity. The FHFA must restore the structures that created gains in homeownership, so the GSEs can fulfill their missions.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/b...
May Claudette Colvin rest in external peace. 🙏🏿🕊️ Let's honor her legacy by ensuring that all children learn about how her defiant protest against racial segregation moved America closer to her ideals of justice and liberty for all.
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Claudette Colvin, Who Refused to Give Her Bus Seat to a White Woman, Dies at 86
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January 14, 2026 at 2:19 AM
May Claudette Colvin rest in external peace. 🙏🏿🕊️ Let's honor her legacy by ensuring that all children learn about how her defiant protest against racial segregation moved America closer to her ideals of justice and liberty for all.
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Funding for first-generation down payment assistance is needed to help owner-occupants beat out institutional investors buying affordable single family homes. States are leading the way and Congress should follow to address the nation's fair and affordable housing crisis. #FairHousingEnforcement
Nikitra also called on congressional leaders to champion fully funding HUD #fairhousing programs.
Watch highlights from her remarks.
Watch highlights from her remarks.
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Funding for first-generation down payment assistance is needed to help owner-occupants beat out institutional investors buying affordable single family homes. States are leading the way and Congress should follow to address the nation's fair and affordable housing crisis. #FairHousingEnforcement
The federal agency that returned billions of dollars to millions of Americans harmed by financial fraud, abuse, and discrimination lives to see another day.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
In a win for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal judge blocked the White House's attempt to defund the agency
Judge Stops Trump's Agency Exterminator From Kneecapping The CFPB
At the heart of this case was whether White House budget director Russell Vought could effectively shut down the agency and lay off all of its employees.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The federal agency that returned billions of dollars to millions of Americans harmed by financial fraud, abuse, and discrimination lives to see another day.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Support to nearly 60,000 first-generation, first-time homebuyers of all races helped to generate $17.2 billion in economic impact from 2022-2024. Addressing the fair and affordable housing crisis will produce a substantial ROI for the broader economy.
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Republicans and Democrats pitch competing plans to tackle affordability
Affordability is topic No. 1 with the midterms looming, but economists are skeptical that Congress can do much to lower prices across the board.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Support to nearly 60,000 first-generation, first-time homebuyers of all races helped to generate $17.2 billion in economic impact from 2022-2024. Addressing the fair and affordable housing crisis will produce a substantial ROI for the broader economy.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The @natfairhouse.bsky.social's #2025FairHousingTrendsReport shows that complaints of housing discrimination are up nearly 20 percent since 2014. @hudgov.bsky.social weakened fair housing enforcement during the fair & affordable housing crisis when it's needed most.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/r...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/r...
U.S. Housing Discrimination Complaints Rise as Support Network Thins
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The @natfairhouse.bsky.social's #2025FairHousingTrendsReport shows that complaints of housing discrimination are up nearly 20 percent since 2014. @hudgov.bsky.social weakened fair housing enforcement during the fair & affordable housing crisis when it's needed most.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/r...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/r...
Stand up for #FairHousing and ensure everyone has equal access to the American Dream. Say YES to fairness, opportunity, and equal rights for women, underserved communities. Join the fight to #DefendCivilRights and help @natfairhouse reach $50K by 12/31: bit.ly/4rmKCi8
I will not stand by and watch the Fair Housing Act be dismantled
After decades of bipartisan commitment, protections are being rolled back in real time. Thank you for standing up for Fair Housing on GivingTuesday. Your donations continue to support NFHA’s work in a...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Stand up for #FairHousing and ensure everyone has equal access to the American Dream. Say YES to fairness, opportunity, and equal rights for women, underserved communities. Join the fight to #DefendCivilRights and help @natfairhouse reach $50K by 12/31: bit.ly/4rmKCi8
“AI must benefit all of humanity, not just big tech companies and investors preying on people for profit,” said Nikitra Bailey, NFHA Executive Vice President.
🚨NFHA strongly opposes the White House executive order targeting state-level AI protections—an action that would worsen fair and affordable housing crisis at a critical time when voters are demanding affordability.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/3L542Yt
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/3L542Yt
December 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
“AI must benefit all of humanity, not just big tech companies and investors preying on people for profit,” said Nikitra Bailey, NFHA Executive Vice President.
📢Former Sec. of State @hillaryclinton.bsky.social is calling for people to submit comments today (12/15) to the CFPB so that women can fairly access mortgages, small business loans, and credit cards.
Please file comments here: bit.ly/4pwy1aD
#DefendCivilRights
Please file comments here: bit.ly/4pwy1aD
#DefendCivilRights
It wasn't long ago that women were forced to have a male co-signer to get a credit card or a home loan.
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
Now, the Trump administration wants to end protections against such discrimination.
Take 45 seconds today to say "No way." nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org/ecoaregb/ind...
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released by the CFPB would eviscerate longstanding fair lending and consumer protections in three dangerous ways:
nationalfairhousingalliance.salsalabs.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 PM
📢Former Sec. of State @hillaryclinton.bsky.social is calling for people to submit comments today (12/15) to the CFPB so that women can fairly access mortgages, small business loans, and credit cards.
Please file comments here: bit.ly/4pwy1aD
#DefendCivilRights
Please file comments here: bit.ly/4pwy1aD
#DefendCivilRights
📢 @warren.senate.gov is sounding the⏰on the Trump Administration's proposal that would gut the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Tell the CFPB Director and architect of #Project2025, NO! Women want fair access to mortgages, credit cards, and small business loans.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jgi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jgi...
Sen Elizabeth Warren joins NFHA in the fight against the Trump Admin's attack on fair lending
YouTube video by National Fair Housing Alliance
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December 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
📢 @warren.senate.gov is sounding the⏰on the Trump Administration's proposal that would gut the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Tell the CFPB Director and architect of #Project2025, NO! Women want fair access to mortgages, credit cards, and small business loans.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jgi...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jgi...
Instead of solving the fair and affordable housing crisis,
@hudgov.bsky.social is attacking basic civil rights. Voters demanded solutions like the ones in the city of Boston that are increasing the supply of affordable housing and access to the American Dream.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@hudgov.bsky.social is attacking basic civil rights. Voters demanded solutions like the ones in the city of Boston that are increasing the supply of affordable housing and access to the American Dream.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
HUD investigating Boston for alleged housing discrimination
The move marks an escalation in the Trump administration’s overhaul of fair housing enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Instead of solving the fair and affordable housing crisis,
@hudgov.bsky.social is attacking basic civil rights. Voters demanded solutions like the ones in the city of Boston that are increasing the supply of affordable housing and access to the American Dream.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
@hudgov.bsky.social is attacking basic civil rights. Voters demanded solutions like the ones in the city of Boston that are increasing the supply of affordable housing and access to the American Dream.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
🚨 Listen to @warren.senate.gov explain what you can do to protect fair lending opportunities for women and their families. Make your voice heard today. Tell the Trump Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to keep its hands off our bank accounts. File your comment by 12/15.
Join NFHA & @warren.senate.gov in sounding the alarm on the Trump Admin's plan to gut the law that gave women access to credit without the need of a male co-signer. This Admin is trying to set us back generations. We only have until 12/15 to act. Make your voice heard: bit.ly/4pwy1aD.
December 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
🚨 Listen to @warren.senate.gov explain what you can do to protect fair lending opportunities for women and their families. Make your voice heard today. Tell the Trump Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to keep its hands off our bank accounts. File your comment by 12/15.
🚨The Trump administration is trying to remove the ability of women to have equal access to loans to buy a home or get a credit card. Submit a comment to tell them to keep their hands off of our bank accounts and fair and affordable housing opportunities.
bit.ly/4pwy1aD
bit.ly/4pwy1aD
December 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🚨The Trump administration is trying to remove the ability of women to have equal access to loans to buy a home or get a credit card. Submit a comment to tell them to keep their hands off of our bank accounts and fair and affordable housing opportunities.
bit.ly/4pwy1aD
bit.ly/4pwy1aD
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Today, our EVP @nikitrabailey.bsky.social, spoke at the National Housing Affordability Crisis Summit, hosted by Rep. Jimmy Gomez. Alongside other housing advocates, Nikitra participated in the panel, “Prioritizing Renters in Federal Policy.”
Hear her remarks & watch the full summit: bit.ly/3I4MFFD
Hear her remarks & watch the full summit: bit.ly/3I4MFFD
September 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today, our EVP @nikitrabailey.bsky.social, spoke at the National Housing Affordability Crisis Summit, hosted by Rep. Jimmy Gomez. Alongside other housing advocates, Nikitra participated in the panel, “Prioritizing Renters in Federal Policy.”
Hear her remarks & watch the full summit: bit.ly/3I4MFFD
Hear her remarks & watch the full summit: bit.ly/3I4MFFD
The Trump Administration removed a key civil rights protection that reins in housing discrimination. This will allow neighborhoods of color to be consumed by toxic waste and bypassed for federal disaster relief. Housing costs will also go up for everyone.
nationalfairhousing.org/national-fai...
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National Fair Housing Alliance Forcefully Condemns the Trump Administration’s Unjust Rollback of Key Civil Rights Protection - NFHA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: National Fair Housing Alliance Forcefully Condemns the Trump Administration’s Unjust Rollback of Key Civil Rights Protection WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Fair Housing Allian...
nationalfairhousing.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Trump Administration removed a key civil rights protection that reins in housing discrimination. This will allow neighborhoods of color to be consumed by toxic waste and bypassed for federal disaster relief. Housing costs will also go up for everyone.
nationalfairhousing.org/national-fai...
nationalfairhousing.org/national-fai...
Last week's testimony explained how the Trump Administration is driving up housing costs and removing rungs on the ladders of opportunity for police, teachers, nurses, and firefighters. Fair housing laws improve our communities block by block.
#ICYMI NFHA EVP @nikitrabailey.bsky.social testified before the House Financial Services Committee, reminding Congress that #fairhousing strengthens communities and drives economic growth.
Watch her full testimony: youtu.be/nrqrcHY0GcQ
Watch her full testimony: youtu.be/nrqrcHY0GcQ
Nikitra Bailey’s Testimony Before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
YouTube video by National Fair Housing Alliance
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December 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Last week's testimony explained how the Trump Administration is driving up housing costs and removing rungs on the ladders of opportunity for police, teachers, nurses, and firefighters. Fair housing laws improve our communities block by block.
A Government Accountability Office report warns of protech's potential fair lending risks and requires the Federal Housing Finance Agency to provide guidance to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regarding their fair lending obligations.
www.housingwire.com/articles/gao...
www.housingwire.com/articles/gao...
GAO urges FHFA to clarify fair lending rules for AI
GAO urges FHFA to issue guidance for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on fair lending compliance for property technology and AI used in homebuying.
www.housingwire.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A Government Accountability Office report warns of protech's potential fair lending risks and requires the Federal Housing Finance Agency to provide guidance to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regarding their fair lending obligations.
www.housingwire.com/articles/gao...
www.housingwire.com/articles/gao...
Thank you for inviting the @natfairhouse.bsky.social to testify during yesterday's @ushousefsc.bsky.social hearing on the nation's fair and affordable housing crisis,
@repmaxinewaters.bsky.social ky.social. Fair housing laws improve our communities block by block and strengthen the economy.
@repmaxinewaters.bsky.social ky.social. Fair housing laws improve our communities block by block and strengthen the economy.
NFHA is urging Congress to strengthen oversight and advance comprehensive solutions—like Ranking Member Waters’ Housing Crisis Response Act—to meet housing needs in rural, urban & suburban communities.
Highlights from Nikitra’s testimony. youtu.be/2iqN4KGArPo
Highlights from Nikitra’s testimony. youtu.be/2iqN4KGArPo
Nikitra Bailey Testimony Highlights from U.S. House Committee on Financial Services hearing
YouTube video by National Fair Housing Alliance
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December 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Thank you for inviting the @natfairhouse.bsky.social to testify during yesterday's @ushousefsc.bsky.social hearing on the nation's fair and affordable housing crisis,
@repmaxinewaters.bsky.social ky.social. Fair housing laws improve our communities block by block and strengthen the economy.
@repmaxinewaters.bsky.social ky.social. Fair housing laws improve our communities block by block and strengthen the economy.
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#GivingTuesday: Be 1 of 100. Power enforcement that opens doors—and keeps them open. https://bit.ly/4rmKCi8
#GivingTuesday #FairHousingNow
#GivingTuesday #FairHousingNow
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#GivingTuesday: Be 1 of 100. Power enforcement that opens doors—and keeps them open. https://bit.ly/4rmKCi8
#GivingTuesday #FairHousingNow
#GivingTuesday #FairHousingNow
May "Mother Fletcher" rest in eternal peace.🕊️ 🙏🏾
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
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Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
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November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
May "Mother Fletcher" rest in eternal peace.🕊️ 🙏🏾
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People keep trying to solve the housing crisis without focusing on fair housing. They have yet to be successful. Enforcing fair housing laws is key to removing exclusionary zoning rules. Fair housing laws make it possible to increase affordable units.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Opinion | America’s Housing Crisis, in One Chart
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November 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
People keep trying to solve the housing crisis without focusing on fair housing. They have yet to be successful. Enforcing fair housing laws is key to removing exclusionary zoning rules. Fair housing laws make it possible to increase affordable units.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/o...
Fair and accurate appraisals are in everyone's best interest. Thanks to @pressley.house.gov for sponsoring the Appraisal Modernization Act in the House. She and @warnock.senate.gov are trying to stop biased appraisals from denying equal access to the American Dream.
thegrio.com/2025/11/21/r...
thegrio.com/2025/11/21/r...
Rep. Ayanna Pressley unveils new bill aimed to combat bias in home valuations
Rep. Ayanna Pressley has filed a new bill aimed to combat systemic racism and prejudices in home appraisals.
thegrio.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Fair and accurate appraisals are in everyone's best interest. Thanks to @pressley.house.gov for sponsoring the Appraisal Modernization Act in the House. She and @warnock.senate.gov are trying to stop biased appraisals from denying equal access to the American Dream.
thegrio.com/2025/11/21/r...
thegrio.com/2025/11/21/r...
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Nikitra will join a panel of experts to discuss how mission-driven housing & community organizations have upheld & advanced their work through the uncertainty of the past year—and how they will continue moving forward.
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Nikitra will join a panel of experts to discuss how mission-driven housing & community organizations have upheld & advanced their work through the uncertainty of the past year—and how they will continue moving forward.
The Trump administration's new CFPB proposal would weaken hard-fought fair lending protections for women and limit affordable credit opportunities for underserved communities—namely communities of color and rural residents, especially in the South.
nationalfairhousing.org/nfha-denounc...
nationalfairhousing.org/nfha-denounc...
NFHA Denounces Proposed CFPB Rule Change Eliminating Fair Access to Lending for Women, Underserved Communities - NFHA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NFHA Denounces Proposed CFPB Rule Change Eliminating Fair Access to Lending for Women, Underserved Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) vehe...
nationalfairhousing.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Trump administration's new CFPB proposal would weaken hard-fought fair lending protections for women and limit affordable credit opportunities for underserved communities—namely communities of color and rural residents, especially in the South.
nationalfairhousing.org/nfha-denounc...
nationalfairhousing.org/nfha-denounc...
Imagine eliminating policies and practices that helped first-generation, first-time homebuyers access the American Dream and then telling them to buy a 50-year mortgage. Voters demanded solutions to make housing fairer and more affordable, not riskier.
abcnews.go.com/Business/tru...
abcnews.go.com/Business/tru...
Trump proposes 50-year mortgage plan as housing costs soar
President Donald Trump has suggested creating a new 50-year mortgage plan, according to a post on his Truth Social platform.
abcnews.go.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Imagine eliminating policies and practices that helped first-generation, first-time homebuyers access the American Dream and then telling them to buy a 50-year mortgage. Voters demanded solutions to make housing fairer and more affordable, not riskier.
abcnews.go.com/Business/tru...
abcnews.go.com/Business/tru...