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Extreme Housing Discrimination In The 1950's

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Extreme housing discrimination in the 1950s gave writer Lorraine Hansberry a reason to write because of how racial discrimination through housing personally impacted her. Lorraine Hansberry grew up in Chicago in the 1950s, where racial discrimination, especially through housing, was especially prevalent. This led her to be aware of the challenges and injustices faced by African Americans during this time period, particularly in the realm of housing discrimination. This wasn't just Lorraine Hansberry, it was most if not all African-American people in America at the time. “Blacks were often turned away when attempting to rent in white neighborhoods,” ("Buying the Family"). For Lorraine Hansberry, this is a harsh reality for her and her family.
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