If you suspect you’ve been discriminated against based on your source of income, collect as much info as possible:
WHO you interacted with,
WHAT was said,
WHEN the interaction took place, &
WHERE you were renting or trying to rent
#KnowYourRights. Stand up to discrimination.
We fight for economic and racial justice. Join us in building a future where all people have equal dignity, respect, and power under the law.
- If a landlord refuses to rent to you or treats you differently because of how you pay rent, you may have experienced #SourceOfIncome discrimination. Landlords can ask how a tenant supports themselves & can require proof of income, but cannot treat types of income differently #KYR
- For low-income Black women especially, closing the #WageGap would put the actual money they’ve earned in their pocket to take care of themselves and their families. Anything less simply isn't acceptable. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay
- In IL, landlords cannot require you to pay w/wage income ($ from a job) & must accept lawful non-wage income. We're working to enforce protections, educate, & support organizing so everyone has a fair shot at safe, stable housing. #KnowYourRights. Stand up to discrimination.
- Audra Wilson took over as the head of the Shriver Center 5 years ago. She reflects on her tenure, which began during COVID and the George Floyd uprisings. As crises have become the new norm, she urges nonprofits to be nimble and adapt to changing needs.


