The Role of Real Estate in Economic Opportunity for the African American Population

by 
George Ferris III
Fellow, Economic Empowerment
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For the majority of Americans, their most valuable asset is their primary residence. But Black Americans have historically been at a disadvantage, given restrictions on land inheritance, redlining, and discrimination in lending practices. Overcoming these historical disadvantages and applying lessons from modern successes to a broader audience is challenging but necessary.