Mays encountered discrimination in San Francisco, prompting his wife to speak out. Their experiences motivated the city and state governments to outlaw housing discrimination in the 1960s.
White neighbors in desirable neighborhoods openly feared that allowing a Black man like Mays to buy a home would reduce property values, reflecting prevalent racism in San Francisco and California.
Willie Brown, a former mayor of San Francisco, highlighted Mays' indirect contribution to ending discrimination laws in California, noting their friendship and the positive influence Mays had on the community.
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