Author Archives: Deputy Secretary Maurice Jones

February 28, 2013

HUD and BET Chairwoman Debra Lee Salute African American History Month at HUD

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Throughout Black History Month we honor the legacy of African Americans who have helped shape our great nation. Earlier this week, I was pleased to welcome BET Chairwoman and CEO Debra L. Lee to HUD, and join with HUD staff to affirm this important legacy. The message of Black History Month is a particularly significant [...]

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August 13, 2012

Three years later, it’s time to follow through

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It was three years ago on a steamy August afternoon when HUD, the Justice Department and Westchester County, New York came together to celebrate  a landmark civil rights agreement.  At the time, Secretary Donovan said, “The agreement we announce today demonstrates Westchester County’s commitment to make sure its neighborhoods are open to everyone, regardless of [...]

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