As Prepared for DeliveryThank you so much, Sam, for inviting me to address the Black Economic Alliance’s board today. This risk was especially acute in Black communities, where Black renters have historically accounted for about one-third of eviction filings. These actions have led to historic economic gains for Black Americans over the last two-and-a-half years. Our anti-eviction policies succeeded in preventing what many feared would be a tsunami of evictions in Black communities. It commemorates the first of many steps Black Americans have taken toward a more inclusive and equitable society, one that affords them the opportunities they deserve.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 20, 2023 20:14 UTC