African Americans and Homeownership: Separate and Unequal, 1940 to 2006 - November 2007 - Brief #1 | Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

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

Wilhelmina A. Leigh, Ph.D.

Danielle Huff

November 2007

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]

Date Published: March 2008

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