Homeownership can be a path to financial stability, yet it continues to prove elusive for many Black Americans. The artwork for this issue explores discrimination, the joy of buying and renovating a home, and the decision of some Black families to leave a suburb know for its integration. This artwork was the cover of the Real Estate section of the New York Times on January 15th, 2023. AD Catherine Cole.

Supporting Illustration: The Whole System is Badly In Need of Reappraisal