wealth gap

As SVB Collapse Shows Cracks In Banking System, Technology Gap Puts Black-Owned Banks At Risk

As the world responds to Silicon Valley Bank’s crash, the crisis continues for Black banks.
03/13/2023

Explainer: Many Black Americans View Capitalism Negatively, But There Are Reasons New Study Shows

The racial wealth gap has roots in a long history of discrimination, according to Pew Research.
03/13/2023

Study: Black-Owned Homes Appreciated Faster Than Other Races During Pandemic

The racial home value gap is shrinking but remains wide.
03/01/2023

Study: Black Homeownership Trends Higher But Still Below 1980 Level

This stagnation is a main contributor to the racial wealth gap that has persisted since emancipation, researchers say.
02/24/2023

BET Debuts ‘INDEX’ Video Series

Watch the premiere episode discussing Black homeownership.
02/16/2023

NAACP President: Racial Wealth Gap 'Greatest Barrier' To Achieving MLK's Dream

Derrick Johnson urges passage of student debt relief legislation as a tool to address the racial wealth gap.
01/17/2023

Organization Builds Black Business Ecosystem While Breaking Systemic Barriers To Black Prosperity

Meet Kelly Burton, the energy and driving force behind Black Innovation Alliance, which is pushing for wins for Black entrepreneurs in the tech space.
12/09/2022

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Tells King Breakfast Attendees The Feds Must Work to Eliminate Systemic Inequalities

Yellen’s Speech Discussed the Racial Wealth Gap and How the Biden Administration is Working on the Problem
01/18/2022
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3 Tips for Pursuing Homeownership

Real-estate mogul offers advice for buying your own home.
03/21/2014

Bring That Week Back: Man Helps Blind Colleague in Navy Yard Shooting

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Unemployment Gap Between Rich and Poor Americans at Its Widest

The unemployment rate for low-income families is 21 percent.
09/16/2013