Changemakers of the Civil Rights EraThe Shelleys and the Right to Fair Housing
The story of JD and Ethel Shelley and their fight for fair housing, overcoming the restrictive covenants that were in place in the 1930s. Founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics provides free lesson plans, games, and other resources for civic education. Our mission is to make learning and teaching about American government and civil society fun, exciting, and relevant to today.