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African Americans and Homeownership: Separate and Unequal, 1940 to 2006 - November 2007 - Brief #1

This brief provides an overview of the current homeownership status of African Americans, along with relevant historical detail to place the present in context. Why homeownership has been a cherished part of the American dream, and homeownership sustainability among African Americans both are discussed. Trends in homeownership rates among African Americans and initiatives to increase homeownership also are covered in this brief.

SEE ALSO AFRICAN AMERICANS AND HOMEOWNERSHIP: THE SUBPRIME LENDING EXPERIENCE, 1995 - 2007 - NOVEMBER 2007 - BRIEF #2[CLICK HERE]

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Date Published: March 2008

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Did You Know?

In 2006, blacks made up 22 percent of the U.S. Army overall, but comprised only 12.3 percent of the officer corps and between seven and eight percent of the combat arms officers. The combat arms branches represent the principal pipeline to the Army's senior ranks. In 1990, blacks were 29.1 percent of the Army, but only 11 percent of the officer corps.

Source: Lt. Colonel Anthony D. Reyes, Strategic Options for Managing Diversity in the U.S. Army, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, June 2006