The Barbers are African Americans. They applied for membership at their local health club. They were denied membership. They discover that the health club has a history of rejecting membership applications of African Americans. They may bring a claim:

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42 U.S.C. sec. 1981 prohibits racial discrimination in the making and enforcement of contracts, which includes membership agreements at private clubs. Title VII is not applicable as it deals with employment discrimination, and 42 U.S.C. sec. 1983 applies to actions under color of state law, not private entities.

The Barbers Are African Americans