On December 21, 1959, residents of Deerfield, Illinois, approved a referendum that effectively blocked plans for an interracial housing development. This event attracted national attention as an example of housing discrimination and racial segregation in the North, highlighting the persistent barriers faced by African Americans attempting to integrate suburban communities during this period. The controversy underscored broader societal resistance to integration and became emblematic of the civil rights struggles surrounding housing rights.
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