Morris Milgram

Morris Milgram was a multifaceted American figure, active in the realms of real estate development, civil rights activism, and literature. Born in 1916, he dedicated his life to promoting equality and integration, particularly through his innovative approach to housing development. Between the 1940s and 1960s, Milgram successfully built integrated housing for over 20,000 individuals across several states and the District of Columbia, paving the way for a more inclusive society.

Milgram's pioneering work in integrated housing development preceded the landmark Fair Housing Act of 1968, which officially outlawed racial segregation in real estate. His notable projects include Greenbelt Knoll and Concord Park in Philadelphia, as well as integrated apartments in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., where he built residences for diplomats at the behest of President John F. Kennedy. Milgram's reach extended to numerous states, including California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia, leaving a lasting legacy in the pursuit of social justice and equality through his work. He passed away in 1997, at the age of 81.