A History of Discrimination in Oregon

Did you know…

• Oregon’s Constitution prevented African Americans & Chinese Americans from owning any real estate and denied African Americans the right to live here?
• Until the 1950s most Oregon hotels, restaurants, theaters, and amusement parks refused to serve African Americans?
• Many cities and towns had “Sundown Laws” which threatened African Americans and Asians to be out of town after sunset?

Explore the ghosts from our history for insights on fair housing challenges today.