INCLUSION & BELONGING
The Greater Providence Board of REALTOR® is committed to fostering and inclusion and belonging in our organization and fully supports Fair Housing for all.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Video Series
The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® in coordination with the Northern Rhode Island Board of REALTORS® has developed a 3-part video series on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The series focuses on how we can all combat housing discrimination, celebrate differences, and be more inclusive as a profession. Videos are available in English and Spanish.
REALTOR® Scholarship Opportunity
In 2026, the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® will offer one (1) REALTOR® Scholarship through 11/15/2026 to assist an under-represented individual in the Rhode Island Community begin a career in real estate. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis or until funding expires. Applicants must be residents of Rhode Island, must provide evidence of a high school or GED diploma, 2 written letters of recommendation, and complete the application in its entirety, including an essay.
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National Multicultural Real Estate Organizations
Use the directory linked below to reach out to the local chapters or boards of the four national multicultural real estate organizations.
Fairhaven
Fairhaven 2.0 launched 1/14/25
On 1/15/25, NAR launched a free, dynamic online simulation where real estate professionals tackle fair housing challenges head-on. Through realistic scenarios, practical insights, and historical context, you’ll explore key topics like steering, bias, disability accommodations, and standing up for clients facing discrimination. Fairhaven is 2 hours in length and will satisfy the fair housing training requirement of membership. Offers no CEU’s. Learn more here.
The Color of Law
To better understand past policies and actions that contributed to segregation, the task force highly recommends that real estate practitioners read 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-that is, through individual prejudices, income differences, or the actions of private institutions like banks and real estate agencies. Rather, The Color of Law incontrovertibly makes clear that it was de jure segregation-the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments-that actually promoted the discriminatory patterns that continue to this day.