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Black women endure legacy of racism in homeownership and expensive repairs

Yolanda, 61, owns a home in the predominantly black 7th Ward neighborhood of New Orleans. In 2020, he had to borrow money to repair his leaking roof. “This is one of those credit card loans,” he said. “30% interest or something, you know. I was kind of against the wall, so I went ahead and… Read More »