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How Black Families Are Losing Their Land

Black landowners are disproportionately vulnerable to laws and discriminatory practices that allow speculators and developers to acquire their property.

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New Legislation Would Expand Access to Disaster Relief, Provide Help With Titles for Large Number of Black Landowners

by Lizzie Presser

Black Landowners Will Benefit From New Funding to Prevent Land Loss

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U.S. Senate Greenlights Funding to Help Prevent Families From Losing Their Land

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Elizabeth Warren Announces Plans to Help Heirs’ Property Owners

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Federal Government Wants to Hear From Heirs’ Property Owners

by Lizzie Presser

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