Shelley v. Kraemer was a landmark case in Black history that dealt with racially restrictive housing covenants. The case was brought before the United States Supreme Court in 1948 and involved J.D. Shelley, a Black man, who purchased a home in St. Louis, Missouri that had a racially restrictive covenant prohibiting the sale of the property to non-white individuals.

The Supreme Court ruled in Shelley's favor, declaring that state enforcement of racially restrictive housing covenants violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. This decision was a significant victory for the civil rights movement as it struck a blow against legalized housing discrimination and segregation.

Shelley v. Kraemer is a crucial case in Black history because it helped pave the way for the dismantling of segregation laws and policies in housing and other areas. It highlighted the importance of upholding the constitutional rights of all individuals regardless of race, and contributed to the broader struggle for racial equality in the United States.