Housing segregation has been a significant issue in Black history, with a long history of discriminatory practices that have limited where Black Americans could live and the opportunities available to them.

In the United States, housing segregation was enforced through various means such as redlining, which was a practice used by the federal government and private lenders to designate certain neighborhoods as high risk for investment based on racial demographics. This practice effectively denied Black Americans access to home loans and mortgages, perpetuating the segregation of neighborhoods and the economic disparities between white and Black communities.

Additionally, restrictive covenants were agreements embedded in property deeds that prohibited the sale of homes to non-white individuals. These covenants were commonly used in the early to mid-20th century to enforce racial segregation and maintain white neighborhoods.

The Supreme Court's landmark decision in Shelley v. Kraemer in 1948 ruled that courts could not enforce racially restrictive covenants, but housing discrimination persisted through more subtle means such as steering practices by real estate agents and unequal lending practices.

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was a significant milestone in the fight against housing segregation, as it prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, or national origin.

Though progress has been made in combatting housing segregation, the legacy of discriminatory housing policies and practices continues to impact Black communities today, contributing to disparities in wealth, education, and access to opportunities. Efforts to address systemic racism in housing continue to be an important focus in the fight for racial justice and equity.