Feds After Foster Apartments
The US Justice Department has announced a lawsuit filed today against Foster Apartments for race discrimination.
The lawsuit, which is targeting the owners and managers of Foster Apartments, alleges that black applicants were told there were no apartments for rent while at the same time white applicants were told there were vacancies.
Under the federal
Fair Housing Act, no one can be denied housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin or nationality. The Justice Department is seeking an order prohibiting the defendants from engaging in unlawful housing discrimination, monetary damages for alleged victims of the defendants' unlawful conduct and payment of a civil penalty.
This suit was reported by UPI in the
Washington Times.
In other St. Bernard news today, the Louisiana Bond Commission has approved
$50 million in sales tax bonds requested by the Parish Council.
The 8 year old Softball All-Star season is kicking off and the team is in need of sponsorships / donations. The money raised is used to fund tournament fees and equipment for the season. The team goals are to teach players how to play and enjoy the game of softball in a positive environment, by providing them with solid fundamentals, while keeping the perspective that this is truly just a game. The girls will travel and play in 8-U softball tournaments throughout Louisiana and Mississippi and hopefully play in a state or regional tournament.
If you decide to make a donation your business name will be listed on the team website on the "Sponsor's Page". Any donation in any amount is greatly appreciated. If you were interested in having your business logo screened on the team uniforms you would have to make corporate donation. In addition the team will be selling raffle tickets for a fishing charter for 4 with "Captain Charlie's Bayou Charters". The charter is a $600 value and the tickets sell for $2 each.
Please make donations payable to:
St. Bernard 8-U Girls Softball All-Stars
Tax ID #: 72-6001193
Send me an
email for contact information to make a donation.
Be good to yourself,
Westley Annis
westley@da-parish.com
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posted by Westley at 4/15/2004 11:28:47 PM
