The Shelleys and the Right to Fair Housing

The video discusses the history of restrictive covenants in the US, which prevented people of certain races from buying homes. It highlights the story of J.D. and Ethel Shelley, who faced such discrimination but fought back, leading to a landmark Supreme Court case in 1948. The court ruled that enforcing restrictive covenants was illegal, paving the way for the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which prohibits discrimination in housing. This case was crucial in ensuring fair and equal housing rights for all races and religions.

What was the outcome of the Shelley versus Kraemer case, and why was it significant?

How did the success of the Shelley case contribute to the Fair Housing Act of 1968?