Abstract
In the United States, white, non-Hispanic individuals possess approximately seven times the wealth of Black individuals. One recent study found that for every 100 dollars in wealth held by a white household, a Black household holds about fifteen dollars. This disparity in wealth accumulation is referred to as the wealth gap, and it has historically stratified along racial lines. Although income inequality contributes to this disparity, the racial wealth gap is much more pronounced and continues to grow. ...
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2026
Recommended Citation
Alexis Ann Ballance, The Freedman's Savings Bank and Financial Literacy Education, 60 U. Rich. L. Rev. Online 1 (2026).
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