Join Today’s (6/2) “Tenant Talk Live” Highlighting NLIHC Generation Housing Justice Fellows
Jun 02, 2025
By Sid Betancourt, Manager, Inclusive Community Engagement
Join today’s “Tenant Talk Live,” a Zoom meeting focused on tenant and resident leaders, at 6 pm ET (5 pm CT, 4 pm MT, and 3 pm PT). Join NLIHC staff and alumni from the inaugural Generation Housing Justice program to discuss their lessons learned, final projects, and long-term goals. Generation Housing Justice is a new initiative launched in the fall of 2024 that encourages young advocates to participate in the housing justice movement. During the last few months, the fellows learned how to advocate for federal affordable housing solutions and effectively organize in their own communities. Register here to join this month’s “Tenant Talk Live” discussion with Generation Housing Justice alumni.
Generation Housing Justice fellows Amea Smith and Phoenix Berry will be on the call to share their experiences. Amea is a passionate advocate for housing justice with lived experience navigating homelessness and surviving domestic violence. After facing housing instability in both North Carolina and Louisiana, she found stability with the support of Youth Oasis—an experience that inspired her to speak out and help others in similar situations. She currently serves as the facilitator for multiple Youth Advisory Boards and proudly advocates on a national level through the National Runaway Safeline YAB. Most recently, she stepped into a new chapter of her life as she welcomed a baby boy into the world. Amea is dedicated to turning her pain into purpose and fighting for safe, stable, and affordable housing for every individual and family.
Phoenix is a housing justice advocate who uses their lived experience to push for change. With a specific interest in writing, art, and organizing, they fight for housing justice in a unique way; whether advocating for policy change or getting members together for a collective breath. You can follow more about their journey on Substack.
Register for today’s “Tenant Talk Live” to learn more from these speakers.
Remember: “Tenant Talk Live” would not be possible without tenants like you! We strive to connect and engage with tenants and tenant leaders through our webinars. If you are a low-income tenant and have a topic you would like to propose for an upcoming “Tenant Talk Live,” or if you would like to participate as a speaker on an upcoming call or webinar, please email: [email protected].
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