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Oct 14, 2021 · Their collective fortunes climbed to $4.5 trillion, an increase of 40 percent compared to 2020. But only two Black men made the list: Robert F. Smith and David Steward , Black technology...
Oct 1, 2020 · According to Forbes, there are seven Black American billionaires: David Steward, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Robert F. Smith and Tyler Perry. Perry, the entertainer and...
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Mar 18, 2024 · US billionaires have seen their wealth gains roll up and down over the last year. Here at Inequality.org we occasionally take a snapshot to see how the U.S. billionaire class is faring. While some billionaires have seen wealth evaporate, their combined assets are still 50 percent higher than March 18, 2020.
- Friendly, Maryland
- Windsor Hills, California
- Woodmore, Maryland
- Mitchellville, Maryland – Has A Rich Black Community
- Baldwin Hills, California
- Kettering, Maryland
- Fort Washington, Maryland
- Uniondale, New York
- Hillcrest, New York, Has Wealthy Black People
- Ladera Heights, California
Located just a few miles south of Washington, D.C., Friendly, Maryland, is a small suburban city with just under 10,000 people. Nestled in Prince George’s County, the city is approximately 5 square miles. The demographics of the city are predominantly African American with 77.67% of their population being Black. Now, it’s time to talk about money. ...
Formally referred to as View Park-Windsor Hills, this city is considered an unincorporated community. This means that it is not governed by its own local municipal corporation and rather it is part of a larger division or township. With just under 11,000 people living within the community, View Park-Windsor Hills is considered one of the largest, w...
Now, when it comes to affluent, Woodmore is probably one of the most affluent on this list. Also located in Prince George’s County, just like Friendly, Maryland, Woodmore is a Washington, D.C. suburb. When compared to the rest of the communities on this list, this Maryland town has one of the smaller populations with under 4000. The suburb also fea...
If you were wondering about Prince George’s County in Maryland, it’s clearly the place to be for wealthy, Black professionals and families. The next community on the list is Mitchellville, Maryland, which you can also find in Prince George’s County. With a population of almost 11,000 people, the town’s population is 78.5% Black. When it comes to th...
If you were watching BET between 2007 and 2009, then you probably know about Baldwin Hills. A BET series premiered in 2007 to demonstrate the lives of young Black teenagers and adults living in the “Black Beverly Hills.” Located in Los Angeles County, Baldwin Hills has a population of around 30,000. Listed as the second richest Black community in t...
Prince George’s County is taking over this list! Next up we have Kettering, Maryland. The suburb has a population of over 12,000 and borders the neighboring community of Woodmore. Compared to some of the other neighborhoods on this list, Kettering’s population is very predominantly Black with 90.6%. When it comes to the median home value of Ketteri...
If you thought we were done with Prince George’s County, we’re not. Fort Washington is another one of Maryland’s and the country’s richest Black communities. Named after the original defense fort that protected Washington, D.C. during the Civil War, the city now has a Black majority population of 70%. This is followed by a 13.4% White and 9.2% Asia...
We’re now headed to New York’s Long Island to Uniondale. A suburb in Nassau County, Uniondale has a pretty big population with close to 25K residents. While the Black percentage isn’t as large as it is in other cities, Uniondale is still predominantly Black with 55.53% of its residents being Black. This is followed by 26.97% of their residents bein...
Located in Rockland County, the next community we have on this list is Hillcrest, New York. Considered a “bedroom suburb of New York City,” Hillcrest is a town where you’ll find that many of their residents commute to work in New York City. With a population of just under 8000, their African American population is still prominent with over half (51...
The next community on our list is taking us back to California. With Baldwin Hills as its northern neighbor, Ladera Heights is another affluent Black community in Los Angeles County. Listed as the third richest Black community in the United States, it makes sense after you look at their median home value and household income. The homes are valued j...
Jul 21, 2020 · At the top of the list of America’s six Black billionaires sits Robert F. Smith. He is the founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, one of the most successful private equity firms in the nation. With a net worth of $5 billion, Smith is the richest Black man in America.
Oct 18, 2016 · Racial Wealth Divide. Black Wealth in America Hardly Exists. Research & Commentary. October 18, 2016. by Antonio Moore. Wealthy NBA, NFL, and rap stars get plenty of attention. But, overall, the actual wealth of African Americans barely registers, hidden behind a decadent veil of black celebrity. By Antonio Moore.