ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT Civil Rights Act 1968 Passage a Fitting Tribute to Dr. King, Jr. Diversity Strengthens America The members of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors serve in areas that are melting pots for people and cultures from around the world, shining examples of the spirit and principles that guide our nation equal opportunity and equal treatment for all. SOUTHLAND REGIONAL Discrimination in any form is unacceptable, which is why we grieve for the six women of Asian de- scent and others who recently were killed in Geor- gia and for the ascent of racism that has targeted Souttiand Regonal Association of Reators By Dane Syde, President, and Dvid Waker On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which expanded previous laws and prohibited ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS", INC. of different racial backgrounds live apart because of deliberate actions by public and private actors. As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, Realtors understand that our collective future depends on a free, open market that access to housing. Implicit bias is often a manifestation Asian American and Pacific Islanders. These Americans strengthen and contribute to our community in innumerable ways. They mat- ter. We must take it seriously if anyone injures or threatens to harm these invaluable members of our discrimination in the sale, rental, of muscle memory. A go-with-your- and financing of housing. Passage came only after a long, arduous journey, marked by multiple failures, calamity, and heartbreak. When the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, President Johnson utilized this national tragedy to push the bill into reality. Since the 1966 marches in Chicago advocating for open housing, Dr. King's name had been closely associated with the fair housing legislation, President Johnson viewed passage of the act as a fitting memorial to a great man's life work. With cities buming in the wake of King's assassination, Johnson wanted to have the act passed prior to Dr. King's funeral in Atlanta. The House quickly endorsed the measure and the Senate, without debate, followed suit. Since then, every April has seen a commemoration of this sea change that occurred 53 years ago. Much has been accomplished; much work remains to be done. Discrimination in housing persists even as growing numbers of people, who in the past had been denied hous- ing, gain access. "The National Association of Realtors recently offered a fomal apology for the industry's misguided policies of the past that had perpetuated discrimination. Today, more than ever before, Real- tors are taking action, confronting bias, and learning that fair housing is good for people, good for communities, and good for business. Devoting the month of April each year to Fair Housing Month provides a chance to recommit to expanding equal gut unconscious choice, act, or opinion with immeasurable consequences that impacts generations. community. Much has been accomplished; much embeaces work remains to be done California law recognizes that hate crimes are more serious where a victim is singled out because of their actual or perceived disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Under the Penal Code, hate crimes can serve as a stand- Realtor Diane SydelL, 2021 SRAR President equal op- portunity. We Real estate professionals are leaming recognize the significance of the Fair to slow down, course correct, and take action. Throughout the year Real- tors strive to remain steadfast in their commitment to breaking down biases, holding themselves accountable, and upholding the letter of the law. Residential segregation in America doesnit happen by accident. Americans Housing Act and we reconfirm our commitment to offering equal profes- sional service to all. alone crime. It is incumbent on all citizens to stand united against hate crimes. Not only is it illegal, it is morally wrong to target anyone. The Southfand Regional Association of Real tors is a local trade association with more Statement from Diane Sydell, President 10,600-member Southland Regional Association of Realtors than 10,300 members serving the San Fer nando and Santa Clarita Valleys. SRAR Is one of the largest local associations in the nation. mortgage played into Kelly's later role as president of the San Femando Valley Fair Housing Council. Noted Space Engineer, Realtor, Fair Housing Advocate Dies at 92 Council fought against and ultimately defeated housing discrimination in the San Femando Valley." His experiences also factored into his decision to temporarily drop out of engineering to become a leading local Realtor. He wanted to pave the way for new generations of Black Realtors and homebuyers. In 1979 Kelly was selected as the Realtor Associate of the Year by what is today the 10,600-member Southland Driven by a passion for personal fulfillment and exploration, Kenneth C. Kelly contributed as an engineer to Mars space missions, held dozens of patents-including one that made satelite TV and radio pos- sible-was an award-winning local Realtor, and as president of the San Fernando Valley Fair Housing Council combatted racism in housing that Regional Association of Realtors. He was a leader at the local, state and national too often he had to confront. He died on Feb. 27 at the age of 92. Twice over a life of accomplishments and barrier shattering, Kelly had to resort to asking close wihite friends to purchase a home for him where his family could live. At the time, racist restrictive covenants prevented people of color from kiyngappeled and won, passed the required, rigorous engineering exam and went on to a home in many communities. "We have pretty much the same hopes and fears, ambitions, strengths and frailties that have rypified all of human Kelly never allowed the unjustified, falsely existence,"Kelly wrote in a letter to his white neighbors, urging them to set aside "stereotyped notions,"according to an As- sociated Press story written about the move into a Gardena neighborhood when Kelly was an engineer for Hughes Aircraft Company. Years later the experience was repeated in Northridge when Kelly and his second wife, Loretta, sought to be closer to his employer and wanted better schools for their two sons. The demeaning experience of needing white friends to buy a house before signing over the levels. But Kelly was not done with engineering, a passion developed in his youth. As a young man he enlisted in the Navy hoping to gain admission into an clite group of science-minded men to be trained as an clectronics technician. But he was rejected, told black enlistees were limited to being cooks or stewards. Kelly become one of the first, if not the first, Black microwave technicians in the Navy. After a decade as a Realtor and housing advocate, he returned to engineering in 1986 with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he collaborated on two of the six Mars Rover Missions. While there, he also eamed patents on dozens of engineering designs. His biography says it best: Kelly "negotiated the all to often harsh realities of this world with dignity, class and distinction." He is survived by his third wife, Anne, sons Ron, Steve and one grandchild. He was predeceased by his son David and grandson Christopher Kelly. -DRIW construed, racially imposed restrictions of the era in which he lived to define or limit his expectations' Interest Rate Update National avernge as reported by Freddie Mac on: April 1 30 Yr FRM 3.18 percent 15 Yr FRM 2.45 percent March 25 30-Yr FRM - 3.17 percent 15-Yr FRM - 2.45 percent THE VOICE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE SAN FERNANDO AND SANTA CLARITA VALLEYS R www.SRAR.com | Real Estate Questions? E-mail Diane Sydell, SRAR 2021 President, c/o DavidW@SRAR.com REALTORS is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSe and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethies. ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT Civil Rights Act 1968 Passage a Fitting Tribute to Dr. King, Jr. Diversity Strengthens America The members of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors serve in areas that are melting pots for people and cultures from around the world, shining examples of the spirit and principles that guide our nation equal opportunity and equal treatment for all. SOUTHLAND REGIONAL Discrimination in any form is unacceptable, which is why we grieve for the six women of Asian de- scent and others who recently were killed in Geor- gia and for the ascent of racism that has targeted Souttiand Regonal Association of Reators By Dane Syde, President, and Dvid Waker On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which expanded previous laws and prohibited ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS", INC. of different racial backgrounds live apart because of deliberate actions by public and private actors. As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, Realtors understand that our collective future depends on a free, open market that access to housing. Implicit bias is often a manifestation Asian American and Pacific Islanders. These Americans strengthen and contribute to our community in innumerable ways. They mat- ter. We must take it seriously if anyone injures or threatens to harm these invaluable members of our discrimination in the sale, rental, of muscle memory. A go-with-your- and financing of housing. Passage came only after a long, arduous journey, marked by multiple failures, calamity, and heartbreak. When the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, President Johnson utilized this national tragedy to push the bill into reality. Since the 1966 marches in Chicago advocating for open housing, Dr. King's name had been closely associated with the fair housing legislation, President Johnson viewed passage of the act as a fitting memorial to a great man's life work. With cities buming in the wake of King's assassination, Johnson wanted to have the act passed prior to Dr. King's funeral in Atlanta. The House quickly endorsed the measure and the Senate, without debate, followed suit. Since then, every April has seen a commemoration of this sea change that occurred 53 years ago. Much has been accomplished; much work remains to be done. Discrimination in housing persists even as growing numbers of people, who in the past had been denied hous- ing, gain access. "The National Association of Realtors recently offered a fomal apology for the industry's misguided policies of the past that had perpetuated discrimination. Today, more than ever before, Real- tors are taking action, confronting bias, and learning that fair housing is good for people, good for communities, and good for business. Devoting the month of April each year to Fair Housing Month provides a chance to recommit to expanding equal gut unconscious choice, act, or opinion with immeasurable consequences that impacts generations. community. Much has been accomplished; much embeaces work remains to be done California law recognizes that hate crimes are more serious where a victim is singled out because of their actual or perceived disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Under the Penal Code, hate crimes can serve as a stand- Realtor Diane SydelL, 2021 SRAR President equal op- portunity. We Real estate professionals are leaming recognize the significance of the Fair to slow down, course correct, and take action. Throughout the year Real- tors strive to remain steadfast in their commitment to breaking down biases, holding themselves accountable, and upholding the letter of the law. Residential segregation in America doesnit happen by accident. Americans Housing Act and we reconfirm our commitment to offering equal profes- sional service to all. alone crime. It is incumbent on all citizens to stand united against hate crimes. Not only is it illegal, it is morally wrong to target anyone. The Southfand Regional Association of Real tors is a local trade association with more Statement from Diane Sydell, President 10,600-member Southland Regional Association of Realtors than 10,300 members serving the San Fer nando and Santa Clarita Valleys. SRAR Is one of the largest local associations in the nation. mortgage played into Kelly's later role as president of the San Femando Valley Fair Housing Council. Noted Space Engineer, Realtor, Fair Housing Advocate Dies at 92 Council fought against and ultimately defeated housing discrimination in the San Femando Valley." His experiences also factored into his decision to temporarily drop out of engineering to become a leading local Realtor. He wanted to pave the way for new generations of Black Realtors and homebuyers. In 1979 Kelly was selected as the Realtor Associate of the Year by what is today the 10,600-member Southland Driven by a passion for personal fulfillment and exploration, Kenneth C. Kelly contributed as an engineer to Mars space missions, held dozens of patents-including one that made satelite TV and radio pos- sible-was an award-winning local Realtor, and as president of the San Fernando Valley Fair Housing Council combatted racism in housing that Regional Association of Realtors. He was a leader at the local, state and national too often he had to confront. He died on Feb. 27 at the age of 92. Twice over a life of accomplishments and barrier shattering, Kelly had to resort to asking close wihite friends to purchase a home for him where his family could live. At the time, racist restrictive covenants prevented people of color from kiyngappeled and won, passed the required, rigorous engineering exam and went on to a home in many communities. "We have pretty much the same hopes and fears, ambitions, strengths and frailties that have rypified all of human Kelly never allowed the unjustified, falsely existence,"Kelly wrote in a letter to his white neighbors, urging them to set aside "stereotyped notions,"according to an As- sociated Press story written about the move into a Gardena neighborhood when Kelly was an engineer for Hughes Aircraft Company. Years later the experience was repeated in Northridge when Kelly and his second wife, Loretta, sought to be closer to his employer and wanted better schools for their two sons. The demeaning experience of needing white friends to buy a house before signing over the levels. But Kelly was not done with engineering, a passion developed in his youth. As a young man he enlisted in the Navy hoping to gain admission into an clite group of science-minded men to be trained as an clectronics technician. But he was rejected, told black enlistees were limited to being cooks or stewards. Kelly become one of the first, if not the first, Black microwave technicians in the Navy. After a decade as a Realtor and housing advocate, he returned to engineering in 1986 with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he collaborated on two of the six Mars Rover Missions. While there, he also eamed patents on dozens of engineering designs. His biography says it best: Kelly "negotiated the all to often harsh realities of this world with dignity, class and distinction." He is survived by his third wife, Anne, sons Ron, Steve and one grandchild. He was predeceased by his son David and grandson Christopher Kelly. -DRIW construed, racially imposed restrictions of the era in which he lived to define or limit his expectations' Interest Rate Update National avernge as reported by Freddie Mac on: April 1 30 Yr FRM 3.18 percent 15 Yr FRM 2.45 percent March 25 30-Yr FRM - 3.17 percent 15-Yr FRM - 2.45 percent THE VOICE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE SAN FERNANDO AND SANTA CLARITA VALLEYS R www.SRAR.com | Real Estate Questions? E-mail Diane Sydell, SRAR 2021 President, c/o DavidW@SRAR.com REALTORS is a federally registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSe and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethies.