odanny
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One of the reasons for the wealth gap in America started after WWII, when blacks were not given the same educational opportunities.
Now factor in rates of home ownership, which traditionally has been one of the most practical ways for middle class Americans to build wealth, and how banks often would refuse to lend to blacks, as well as Redlining
The Federal Reserve reports that the average homeowner in 2016 had a household wealth of $231,400, compared to the average renter having a household wealth of just $5,200.
A 30% difference in home ownership.
Race matters: Gap between Black and white homeownership is vast, new report finds
Now factor in rates of home ownership, which traditionally has been one of the most practical ways for middle class Americans to build wealth, and how banks often would refuse to lend to blacks, as well as Redlining
The Federal Reserve reports that the average homeowner in 2016 had a household wealth of $231,400, compared to the average renter having a household wealth of just $5,200.
A 30% difference in home ownership.
Race matters: Gap between Black and white homeownership is vast, new report finds