'So we must right the wrong and -- after generations of discrimination -- give black families a real shot at homeownership -- historically one of the most powerful drivers of wealth,' Harris said in a speech Saturday at the Essence Festival in New Orleans
"So we must right the wrong and -- after generations of discrimination -- give black families a real shot at homeownership -- historically one of the most powerful drivers of wealth," Harris said in a speech Saturday at the Essence Festival in New Orleans in what promises to be the beginning of a series of policy rollouts focusing on the black community.twitter.comHarris entered the room inside the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to a standing ovation.
"Thomas says she's still undecided but leaning toward Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren because of her student debt cancellation proposals. Still, for Thomas,"anything that can help the black community as a whole? I'm always going to support."The California senator's proposal also would increase funding for the Housing Education and Counseling program, which provides financial literacy for first time homeowners.
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