The 20th conference on fair housing and civil rights will take place on May 27-28 at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Organized by Way Finders, the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, and the Connecticut Fair Housing Center, the event aims to address various pressing issues related to housing in the region. Sessions will cover a range of topics, including fair housing law, tenant organizing, immigration, and the rights of transgender and gender-diverse communities. Keith Fairey, the CEO of Way Finders, stated that achieving fair housing is essential to making the American Dream accessible to all, emphasizing the need for strategic and systemic change. Vineeth Hemavathi, the executive director of the Massachusetts Fair Housing Center, echoed this sentiment, stressing the importance of urgency and creativity in their work. The conference seeks to bring together advocates to align their efforts and foster continuous action in civil rights and housing advocacy. For more details about the event, interested individuals can visit the conference website at fhcrconference.com.