Discussion around a new hate speech policy from the National Association of Realtors has largely focused on fairness toward those who may be accused of violating the policy. But some members have questioned the lack of diversity among those who will be deciding the outcomes of such ethics complaints.
Source: Inman News
No different than an ‘all-white jury’: NAR tackles ethics panel diversity
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