The Fair Housing Act: A Latino Perspective

Raul Yazguirre, National Council of La Raza
Laura Acre, National Council of La Raza
Charles Kamanski, National Council of La Raza


Abstract

The 30th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act is a bittersweet occasion for Hispanics. It represents an important milestone in the Nation's journey toward the ideal of equal opportunity for all. However, a review of the legistlation's history reveals that, for too long, housing discrimination against the Hispanic community has been unjustifiably ignored.

The Fair Housing Act: A Latino Perspective (*.pdf)