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By Mabel Pais
The topic of affordable housing is back in 2026 by popular demand from participants in last year’s ‘Standing in Solidarity’ season.
In 2024, new legislation was introduced that requires every town in New Jersey to build its fair share of low-income housing. But what does this mean for families — will they find a warm welcome, and viable housing options, in every municipality? Or might local politics in some towns potentially stymie the building of affordable homes?
The evening includes a screening of the PSEG Social Impact film ‘City Rising: Gentrification and Displacement,’ a PBS documentary series exploring the impact of discriminatory laws on the country’s housing crisis.
PROGRAM
Opening Poem
In partnership with Dodge Poetry, the program will open with a poem by Mia X, the City of Newark’s inaugural Poet Laureate.
PANELISTS & MODERATOR
MODERATOR
AMOL SINHA
Executive Director at ACLU of New Jersey and curator of the program.
PANELISTS
Adam Gordon, Executive Director, Fair Share Housing Center
Samra Haider, President and CEO, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
Taiisa Kelly, CEO, Monarch Housing Associates
DaWuan Norwood, Policy Counsel, ACLU of New Jersey
Amber Randolph, Associate Vice President, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
SCHEDULE
WHAT: A ROOF OVER EVERY HEAD: AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS
Resource Tables, Film Screening & Panel Conversation
WHEN: Jan 27
Resource Tables available at 5 PM
Film at 6 PM,
Panel Conversation at 7 PM
WHERE: NJPAC’s Chase Room, 2nd Floor
RSVP
RSVP, required, @ njpac.org/event/a-roof-over-every-head-affordable-housing-crisis-part-ii/#register
Mabel Pais writes on The Arts and Entertainment, Spirituality, Social Issues, Education, Business, Health and Wellness, and Cuisine.