For many New Jerseyans navigating an unstable economy, the American Dream of homeownership may seem out of reach.
Like countless other federal programs, those created for affordable housing are gravely impacted by the Trump administration’s aggressive funding cuts. According to NJ Spotlight News, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will receive a 43% funding cut.
The affordable housing crisis has deeply affected New Jersey residents for some time now and with the rising cost of living, it is hard for families to catch a break.
Although new housing is being built, only a certain amount is required by law to be allocated as affordable units. And now municipalities across the state have until the end of January to address the mandate to add or restore some 150,000 units of affordable housing by 2035.
On Monday, March 18, 2024, Rutgers University-Camden hosted a discussion on Black Strategic Mothering and the School “Choice” Market, organized by The Blackademics Faculty Group and Gender Studies.