The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, and disability. Despite this, over 99% of an estimated 2 million instances occur each year without redress or restitution. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund, the National Fair Housing Alliance, and the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development have partnered to create a campaign that will increase Americans' awareness of the illegality and widespread but subtle forms of housing discrimination. Those who have witnessed discrimination or feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report it by calling HUD at 18006699777 or visiting www.hud.gov/fairhousing. By making individuals aware of housing discrimination, we can empower them to report it and help stop it.

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