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 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: 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.
- FAQ About Racial Harassment in Education
- History of Brown v. Board of Education
- Protecting the Civil Rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives
- Race Discrimination Basics
- Race Discrimination in Education
- Race Discrimination: Applicable Laws
- Race Discrimination: U.S. Supreme Court Cases
- Racial Discrimination in Education
- Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Desegregation of Public Facilities
- Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Desegregation of Public Education