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Corrigan v. Buckley

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In the early 20th century, the United States grappled with systemic racial segregation, not only in public spaces but also in private property transactions. The...
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J.D. & Ethel Shelley

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Pioneers of Housing Equality In 1945, J.D. and Ethel Shelley, an African American couple, unknowingly sparked a legal battle that would reshape the fight for...
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Shelley v. Kraemer

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A Landmark Victory Against Racial Covenants In 1948, the United States Supreme Court delivered a pivotal decision in Shelley v. Kraemer, a case that struck...
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Racially Restrictive Covenants

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A Legacy of Segregation in American Housing Racially restrictive covenants were legal clauses embedded in property deeds across the United States, primarily from the early...
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The Fort Pillow Massacre

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The Fort Pillow Massacre of 1864: A Tragic Chapter in the American Civil War The Fort Pillow Massacre, which took place on April 12, 1864,...
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The American Slave Economy

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A Comprehensive Overview The American slave economy, spanning from the early 17th century to the abolition of slavery in 1865, was a cornerstone of the...
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James Hoban

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James Hoban, an Irish-born architect, is celebrated for designing the White House, the iconic residence and office of the presidents of the United States. His...