Housing discrimination against Black individuals has a long and troubling history in the United States.

During the Jim Crow era, laws and practices were implemented that enforced racial segregation in housing, known as "redlining." Redlining was a discriminatory practice by which banks and lending institutions denied loans or financial services to individuals based on their race or the racial composition of their neighborhood. This led to Black individuals being restricted from purchasing homes in certain areas, thereby limiting their opportunities for wealth accumulation and perpetuating racial segregation.

Even after the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which outlawed housing discrimination, practices such as steering (directing prospective homebuyers towards or away from certain neighborhoods based on race) and discriminatory lending continued to limit Black homeownership and access to affordable housing.

Today, the legacy of housing discrimination continues to impact Black communities, leading to disparities in homeownership rates, housing quality, and neighborhood resources. Efforts to address housing discrimination and promote fair housing practices remain ongoing, with organizations and activists working to combat systemic racism in housing policies and practices.