Housing discrimination has been prevalent throughout Black history, with African Americans facing systemic barriers that have limited their ability to access housing opportunities.

One of the most well-known forms of housing discrimination against Black individuals was redlining, a practice that began in the 1930s by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Redlining involved drawing maps of neighborhoods, categorizing them based on perceived financial risk, and denying mortgage loans and insurance to residents in predominantly Black neighborhoods. This prevented Black families from purchasing homes and building wealth through homeownership.

Another form of housing discrimination was racial covenants, which were clauses in property deeds that prohibited the sale of homes to Black individuals. These covenants were enforced by homeowners associations and were used to maintain segregated housing patterns.

Additionally, real estate agents and landlords often engaged in discriminatory practices such as steering Black families away from predominantly white neighborhoods, charging higher rent or fees to Black tenants, and refusing to rent or sell property to Black individuals.

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was a significant piece of legislation that aimed to address housing discrimination by prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. Despite this legislation, housing discrimination against Black individuals continues to exist in various forms, including gentrification, predatory lending, and unequal access to affordable housing.

Efforts to combat housing discrimination and promote fair housing practices have been ongoing, with organizations and advocates working to address disparities and promote equal access to housing opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race.