Kamala Harris proposes $100 billion plan for black homeownership

By DAVID SIDERS

07/06/2019 01:08 PM EDT

Updated 07/06/2019 01:42 PM EDT

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Kamala Harris, calling on the nation to “deal with the racial wealth gap,” on Saturday proposed a $100 billion federal program to help black people buy homes.

The California senator said the plan, which would provide down payment and closing cost assistance of up to $25,000 to people renting or living in historically red-lined communities, would help some 4 million home-buyers.

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