The African American Homeownership Initiative Volume 2: Closing the Gap, Building the Future

Homeownership is not just about owning property-it's about owning your future.

In the African American Homeownership Initiative (Volume 2): Closing the Gap, Building the Future, Eric Lawrence Frazier, MBA, continues the movement to educate, empower, and equip African Americans for sustainable homeownership. Building on the foundation of Volume 1, this edition delivers fresh research, actionable strategies, and forward-thinking solutions for closing the wealth gap and securing economic stability for generations to come.

Readers will discover:

• The latest data on Black homeownership and wealth trends across America.

• How federal and state policy shifts impact affordability and access to capital.

• Practical programs for down-payment assistance, credit readiness, and financial literacy.

• Case studies of communities rebuilding wealth through ownership and collaboration.

• A vision for a more equitable housing ecosystem built on education, partnership, and accountability.

Drawing from new research by HUD, the Urban Institute, and The Power Is Now Media's own field studies, this volume empowers readers to turn knowledge into action.

About the Series:
The African American Homeownership Initiative Series is an annual publication devoted to closing the racial homeownership gap through education, advocacy, and innovation. Each volume builds upon the last, tracking progress and outlining next-step solutions to ensure homeownership becomes achievable for all.