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Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination occurs when an individual is subjected to unequal treatment because of their actual or perceived race. This section offers in-depth information on unlawful racial discrimination in a number of settings -- including employment and education -- and provides links to key federal laws and U.S. Supreme Court decisions related to unlawful racial discrimination.
Racial Discrimination Basics
Types of Racial Discrimination:
- Racial Discrimination in Education - find out about racial discrimination in schools and universities.
- Racial Discrimination in Employment - information on racial discrimination at work.
- Fair Housing and Racial Discrimination - it is unlawful to deny housing or offer unequal terms based on race.
- Public Accommodations and Equal Rights - certain private business and places are considered public accommodations and cannot discriminate based on race.
- Voters and Voting Rights - civil rights guarantee the freedom from racial discrimination when voting.
Racial Discrimination Resources:
- Racial Discrimination: Applicable Laws - the specific laws that apply to situations of racial discrimination.
- Racial Discrimination: U.S. Supreme Court Cases - landmark Supreme Court cases that deal with the issue of racial discrimination.
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