Perched on a hill with a view of the Atlantic Ocean, the condo in Virginia Beach was just what Dr. Raven Baxter wanted. “You could hear the fear and disbelief in his voice,” Dr. Baxter said, recalling what her broker told her next. But more than 50 years after redlining was outlawed, racial discrimination remains an issue, housing advocates say. I knew my civil rights were being violated. I knew that something illegal was happening, but no one knew what to do.”

Source: New York Times June 02, 2024 07:40 UTC