Kamala Harris - For California Attorney General 2010

The Mortgage Crisis is Not Colorblind

By Kamala D. Harris
February 26, 2010

Ask anyone to define the "American Dream" and almost surely, the reply will be: "owning a home." And for good reason - a home is equal parts family sanctuary and financial cornerstone. But for too many African-Americans, that part of the American Dream is still that - just a dream. And the recent mortgage crisis has made matters worse. But as we respond to today's headlines, I urge you to not forget yesterday's lessons... Read More