Black homeownership in Washington D.C. has declined from 48% in 2005 to just 34% in 2024, due to gentrification and racial bias in lending practices, while Black homeowners in California face harassment and vandalism despite achieving homeownership.

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Black homeownership in Washington D.C. has declined from 48% in 2005 to just 34% in 2024, due to gentrification and racial bias in lending practices, while Black homeowners in California face harassment and vandalism despite achieving homeownership.
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