Solutions That Empower is an editorial series spotlighting financial empowerment and racial equity. We’ll feature change makers, community voices, and practical tools that help our readers build wealth, access resources, and drive real change.
Filling the Budget Void: Can a wealth tax save New York’s Black and Brown homeowners?
Legislators are embracing the call to “tax the rich.” This tax hike aims to fund much needed public services without adding to costs for everyday renters.
How Black banks have fought injustice and created currency for the culture
Throughout U.S. history, Black-owned banks have played a pivotal role in counteracting systemic racial injustices. Although they have declined in numbers over the decades, dozens are still in operation and want to be a part of strengthening Black communities.
Land bank legislation aims to reshape NYC’s contentious tax lien sale
The New York City Council is moving to transform the city’s tax lien sale process with bills that would use a city-established land bank.
Last will and testament: Avoiding estate planning until it’s too late is hurting Black and Brown homeowners
With the bustle of all the time spent living, it becomes easy to turn away from difficult conversations about a relative’s passing and the aftermath.
Can condo conversions be a good pathway to homeownership?
The city’s homeownership rate is well below the national average and has barely changed over the past decade.
What is NYC’s Housing for Health Initiative and whom does it serve? New approaches to homelessness gain ground
NYC’s housing crisis has been undeniable for decades. It drives gentrification and displacement in historically Black and Brown neighborhoods.