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Why Race Matters

Preview - Home Ownership

A discussion on the challenges facing Black home buyers in a difficult housing market.

09/26/2022

Why Race Matters

Preview - Home Ownership

Preview: Season 2 Episode 3 | 30s

A discussion on the challenges facing Black home buyers in a difficult housing market.

Home ownership is considered part of the American Dream, but that dream has not been historically accessible based on race. Decades of discrimination have had an impact that still lingers today. Realtor Tiffany Malone and new homeowner Myesha Thompson talk about the difficulties facing Black home buyers.

09/26/2022

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Why Race Matters is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for Why Race Matters is provided by Park Bank, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, UW Health, donors to the Focus Fund for Wisconsin Programs, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.

Home Ownership: Breaking It Down

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: S2 Ep3 | 1m 49s | How decades of housing segregation still affect Black home ownership rates today. (1m 49s)

Home Ownership: Get Educated

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Clip: S2 Ep3 | 2m 29s | Why financial literacy is important when preparing to buy a home. (2m 29s)

Home Ownership: It’s The System

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Clip: S2 Ep3 | 1m 34s | Realtor Tiffany Malone on why Black home buyers shouldn’t get discouraged. (1m 34s)

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Funding for Why Race Matters is provided by Park Bank, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, UW Health, donors to the Focus Fund for Wisconsin Programs, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.

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