Race-Based Housing Discrimination, Historically and Today

Send us Fan MailThis episode explores housing rights and discrimination, featuring the life and legacy of J. Vance Lewis, one of Houston's first Black trial attorneys, and his influence on Freedmen's Town. Then, Christopher Tyson of Build Baton Rouge discusses the law and policy behind housing rights and urban development, followed by an overview of race-based housing discrimination cases with Lone Star Legal Aid. Use the chapter markers in Buzzsprout to navigate between the segments. After listening to this episode, Houston Bar Association members can visit hba.org/watchcle for information to obtain CLE credit.Views expressed by the participants of this program are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors of The Houston Lawyer or the Houston Bar Association.For full speaker bios, visit The Houston Lawyer (hba.org/thehoustonlawyer). To read The Houston Lawyer magazine, visit The Houston Lawyer_home. For more information about the Houston Bar Association, visit Houston Bar Association (hba.org).*The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views of The Houston Lawyer Editorial Board or the Houston Bar Association.