Philadelphia Honors Fair Housing Month Amidst Continuous Struggle Against Housing Discrimination

April, marked as Fair Housing Month, serves as a reminder of the nation’s ongoing struggle with housing discrimination, an issue rooted in the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Despite nearly six decades since the landmark legislation, housing disparities persist, affecting people’s ability to rent, buy, or negotiate for homes based on race, gender, or age. In Philadelphia, the legacy of such bias has prompted action by both government and civil bodies to ensure fair treatment in the housing market.

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