Breaking Barriers: Black Real Estate Agents Thriving in the Industry Challenges Faced by Black Real Estate Agents Discrimination based on race History of discrimination towards black real estate agents goes back to the early twentieth century when segregation law was prevalent in the United States. These laws prevented black individuals from purchasing property in certain locations, limiting the opportunities available to black real estate agents. During this time, black real estate agents faced numerous challenges, including being denied access to certain neighborhoods, facing discrimination from white clients and colleagues, and being excluded from professional organizations and networks. Despite these obstacles,