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