As we honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, it seemed fitting to talk about something that is an significant part of his civil rights legacy, and that is the advancements made in promotion of fair housing for all. Because of Dr. King’s efforts and the efforts of the many, many who stood side-by-side with him – physically in non-violent protests or philosophically to embody the concept in law – the concept of fair housing is now part of the American legal landscape. Yet how well are we living up to the ideal? This article explains the basics of fair housing, explores its history in the United States, and reflects on how much farther we need to go.

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