Whether it ’s a story of victory or defeat , we need to know your experience as a Black American .

The most crucial part of building generational wealth in America is land ownership.

Unfortunately, for most of America’s history, Black people have had to jump through endless hoops and hurdles just to get a piece of land.

According toStatista, homeownership among Black Americans is the lowest of any race, sitting at 45%. Meanwhile, the US average is 68%, and non-Latino white Americans are at 74%.

Historically, practices likeredlininghave hindered the ability of Black Americans to purchase homes.

Other practices, likepredatory lending, are still common today.

Because of these challenges, it’s more likely for Black Americans torent. But even renting a home has its challenges.

If you’re a Black American, and you have a story to tell about your home buying or renting experience, we want to hear about it!

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Whether it’s a story of triumph or defeat, we want to know your experience as a Black American.

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Aerial view contrasting dense informal housing with structured suburban homes, divided by a road

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