From the period of the Great Migration through World War II, more African Americans and other racial minorities were housed in growing segregated ghettos because of…

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The prevalence of racism played a significant role in the segregation of minority populations in urban ghettos. Redlining, discriminatory lending practices, and zoning laws all systematically excluded minorities from living in more desirable neighborhoods and forced them into restricted areas. The urban ecology model and preference to live together may have played a small role, but they were not the primary factors. Great deals on housing and availability of mortgages were not widely accessible to African Americans during this time due to discriminatory practices.

From the Period of the Great Migration Through World War