The Civil Rights Act of 1968, also known as the Fair Housing Act, was a landmark piece of legislation in Black history aimed at combating housing discrimination. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968, following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The act sought to address the systemic racial discrimination in housing practices that had led to segregation and unequal access to housing for African Americans. The Fair Housing Act prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, or national origin. It was later amended to also include protections based on sex, familial status, and disability.

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was a significant victory in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and racial equality in the United States. It paved the way for greater opportunities for African Americans to live in diverse and inclusive communities and helped to break down barriers to equal access to quality housing.