Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources

NAR supports Diversity and Inclusion, as well as a continued commitment to Fair Housing as part of its core values.

Seeking knowledge and meaningful conversation through a variety of perspectives and resources builds the ability to learn from the past and provides solutions for a better future. The purpose of this page is to provide DEI resources for state and local associations to reference and share.

Get started with the Actionable Roadmap for Local Association Diversity & Inclusion. Check out our Fair Housing resources and information on Grants available to your association. We’ve also compiled articles and websites that may be helpful to share with your members. Please continue visiting this page for updated resources as the conversation and our collection of resources grows.

Featured Resources

Actionable Roadmap for Local Association Diversity and Inclusion

Association Roadmap to Diversity and Inclusion

Use this roadmap as the first steps to engage your full spectrum of membership, including those potentially underrepresented, through activities and leadership.

Local/State Association Diversity & Fair Housing Conferences

AE Diversity & Fair Housing Conferences

New! View DEI and Fair Housing conference dates and locations, reported to NAR by local/state associations for 2025.

Guidelines for Forming a State & Local Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Guidelines for Forming a State & Local DEI Committee

Creating a DEI committee ensures that the association promotes an inclusive environment that champions equity among members.

Best Practices for Recruiting a Diverse Association Staff

Best Practices for Recruiting Diverse Association Staff

March 9, 2023

These suggested hiring best practices can be used as guidance when recruiting a diverse association staff.

Diversity & Inclusion Goal Suggestions for Existing Staff

D&I Goal Suggestions for Existing Staff

March 9, 2023

Associations should use the suggested goals & duties when identifying opportunities for the structure of your existing association staff DEI efforts.

Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations Related to Diversity

View sample scenarios & recommended responses to comments that can make association staff uncomfortable when talking about diversity.

Additional Resources

The Color of Law

In this groundbreaking history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein, a leading authority on housing policy, explodes the myth that America's cities came to be racially divided through de facto segregation. The Color of Law incontrovertibly makes clear that segregation-the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments-that actually promoted the discriminatory patterns that continue to this day.

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The Color of Law

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