ST. LOUIS (KMOX) — St. Louis REALTORS, one of the largest real estate associations in the country, has issued an official apology for their role in a system that discriminates against Black home buyers.
"The legacy of racism and discrimination is evident, and it needs to be addressed," the association said in a statement.
They announced a new program, "Reimagining St. Louis," whose goal is to increase homeownership among Black St. Louisians. The association said the program is an "important first step toward bridging the economic gap created by racist and restrictive real estate policies over the years."
St. Louis, like many other cities throughout the country, has a long history of redlining and other restrictive and racist housing policies that has left the city segregated in many areas.
St. Louis REALTORS announced hiring this year its first director of diversity, equity and inclusion, and said they have a commitment to doing business with a racial equity lens. The association said it hopes the new program will be a wake-up call to other organizations and businesses in the region to address their own racist histories or policies.
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