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Heirs’ property

The issue of heirs' property is critical in addressing the racial wealth gap in the United States. It is estimated that over 90% of rural land in the South is held as heirs' property.

The issue of heirs’ property is critical in addressing the racial wealth gap in the United States. It is estimated that over 90% of rural land in the South is held as heirs’ property.

Heirs’ property refers to land that has been passed down through generations without a clear title or legal documentation, often due to discriminatory practices and historical barriers that prevented black families from obtaining formal ownership. From a Black person’s perspective, this issue is deeply rooted in systemic racism and the legacy of slavery and segregation.Read More »Heirs’ property

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