Why the wealth gap between Black and white Americans persists

Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved Black Texans were informed of the Emancipation Proclamation, though it was years late. While the emancipation from slavery is nearly 160 years old, the economic emancipation of Black Americans is ongoing. Today, we’ll take a look at the structural and legal barriers that have prevented Black Americans from building wealth and what can be done to correct it. Plus, the still-hot housing market and the shortage of summer school teachers.