| Abstract: | Atlanta has the reputation of being a city of opportunity for blacks. However, in Atlanta, as well as in other cities across
the nation, the nexus of racism and economic discrimination has resulted in disparities between the housing status of blacks
and whites. This article examines racial disparities in the Atlanta housing market. It begins by tracing recent trends in
the Atlanta-area economy and by providing background information on the local housing market. It then discusses the roles
of the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 and Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 in the efforts of local groups
to reduce racial disparities in the housing market. The final section discusses recent local developments that might lead
to improvements in the housing status of black Atlantans. |
