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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Podcast: Biased Home Appraisals Cost Black Families $150 Billion

Black homeownership has been pivotal in wealth accumulation in the United States, yet discriminatory home appraisals have deprived African American families of $150 billion in equity, exacerbating the racial wealth gap and obstructing generational wealth. Charlene Crowell, a journalist, appears on the Seattle Medium’s Rhythm & News Podcast to discuss her article on this matter.

Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

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