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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]

TO VIEW THIS BRIEF PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION OF ACROBAT READER.[CLICK HERE]

Date Published: March 2008

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In 2005, African American children were disproportionately likely to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. African American children were 21 percent of the 1.64 million children who received SSDI benefits as the children of disabled workers, but were only 15.5 percent of all children in the United States. Learn more.