The Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, was a landmark piece of legislation in Black history. The Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the aftermath of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This law aimed to address housing discrimination and segregation that disproportionately affected African Americans.

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, and later, gender. It was a crucial step towards breaking down systematic barriers that prevented Black Americans from accessing fair housing opportunities.

The Act also included provisions for the enforcement of fair housing laws and established the Fair Housing Commission to investigate complaints of discrimination. Despite the challenges and pushback it faced, the Civil Rights Act of 1968 marked significant progress in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equality for African Americans in the United States.