FW Metro Equity for All

Fort Wayne Employment, Housing and Public
Accommodation Discrimination Study


Recognizing the importance of equity for all to a community’s success,
Fort Wayne Metro conducted the Fort Wayne Employment, Housing
and Public Accommodation Study
to gain a deeper understanding of
the unfair experiences our residents face.

 

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Discrimination in Fort Wayne

In Fort Wayne, our differences are a cause for celebration, not discrimination. While most Fort Wayne
residents feel they are treated fairly, members of minority or historically disadvantaged populations are more
likely to cite unfair and discriminatory experiences.

This report focuses on these experiences in three key areas.


Employment
Housing
Public Accomodation

Key Takeaways

Unfair experiences are prevalent in Fort Wayne workplaces. This data set reflects those individuals
who are currently working.

80%


of Black respondents who experienced unfair treatment believed race or ethnicity was the cause.

68%


of all survey respondents heard slang, jokes or offensive language about race in their workplaces.

53%


of women who experienced unfair treatment cited their gender as the cause.

41%


of individuals with a disability who experienced unfair treatment cited their disability as the cause.

 

And individuals aren't likely to report their experiences.

73%


of all survey respondents said they would file a complaint with their HR department if they experienced unfair treatment at work; only 27% of those who reported experiencing unfair treatment at work did file a complaint.

56%


of all survey respondents had never heard of their local civil rights agency.

 

Residents believe unfair housing
practices are taking place in Fort Wayne.

Public accommodations present challenges
for many individuals.

48%


of all survey respondents believed Fort Wayne housing providers use an applicant's race or ethnicity in making rental decisions.

37%


of those who experienced unfair treatment in housing believed it was because of their race or ethnicity.

48%


of respondents who reported unfair treatment in stores or restaurants believed it was because of their race or ethnicity.

45%


of those who reported being unfairly stopped, searched, questioned or threatened by police believed it was because of their race or ethnicity.

Residents believe unfair housing
practices are taking place in Fort Wayne.

48%


of all survey respondents believed Fort Wayne housing providers use an applicant's race or ethnicity in making rental decisions.

37%


of those who experienced unfair treatment in housing believed it was because of their race or ethnicity.


Public accommodations present challenges
for many individuals.

48%


of respondents who reported unfair treatment in stores or restaurants believed it was because of their race or ethnicity.

45%


of those who reported being unfairly stopped, searched, questioned or threatened by police believed it was because of their race or ethnicity.

What Can You Do?

 

Spread awareness.
Share this report with your peers, colleagues, friends and family.

Review your policies and procedures.
Use this report as a resource to address systemic issues within your organization.

Incorporate into strategic planning.
Use this report as a resource to identify potential areas of growth or focus.

Sign up for anti-discrimination training.
Fort Wayne Metro provides free training as a preventative measure for organizations.

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Fort Wayne Metro will present the results of this survey to your team at no cost.

File a claim.
Contact Fort Wayne Metro if you have experienced discrimination.

 

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About Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission

Fort Wayne Metro is the local civil rights agency, helping make Fort Wayne a welcoming city for all. Through discrimination investigation, education, outreach and training, Fort Wayne Metro empowers residents, giving them all equal opportunity to thrive and flourish.


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