Tag Archives: housing discrimination

A Road Map for Repairing the Harm: The History of Racially Restrictive Covenants

Can you imagine, as a resident of Champaign County, being told you aren’t allowed to live in a neighborhood because you’re Black? By today’s standards, such blatant racism would be met with disgust and rejection—at least by the majority of … Continue reading

 1,358 total views,  3 views today

Posted in African American history, African Americans, Champaign County, Housing, Justice, racial segregation in Champaign/Urbana, Racism | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on A Road Map for Repairing the Harm: The History of Racially Restrictive Covenants

Champaign Can End its Housing Discrimination

As previously reported in the Public i, housing discrimination in Champaign is a chronic issue. Following on the “tough on crime era,” since 1994 Champaign has allowed landlords to reject tenant lease applications based on their conviction record—in excess of … Continue reading

 1,049 total views

Posted in Champaign County, Housing, Politics, Politics, racial segregation in Champaign/Urbana | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Champaign Can End its Housing Discrimination