On March 15, 2012, ONAC hosted a round table discussion on race, wealth, and homeownership in Oklahoma. During the event, Kate Richey, Policy Analyst from the Oklahoma Policy Institute, presented information on the widening racial wealth gap. Also, Dr. Angela Gobar, Director of Human Capital Development at Jackson State University, presented information on the housing crisis in Oklahoma. Their presentations were followed by a discussion among participants. ONAC catalogued the research needs expressed by ONAC constituents during the event. Given this feedback, ONAC is planning a follow-up research project with Dr. Gobar.
For More Information please see the following:
1). 2012 ONAC Round Table Discussion. Closing the Gap Series: Race, Wealth, and Homeownership in Oklahoma. Prepared by: Christy Finsel, Program Manager, ONAC.
2). ABSTRACT: OKLAHOMA MORTGAGE LENDING PATTERNS: AN ANALYSIS OF PATTERNS OF SUBPRIME LENDING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP AND FORECLOSURES AMONG PEOPLE OF COLOR IN TULSA AND OKLAHOMA CITY MSAS. Prepared by: Angela M. Gobar, Ph.D., Research Associate Howard University, Center on Race and Wealth, Washington, D.C.
3). Oklahoma Mortgage Lending Patterns: An Analysis of Patterns of Subprime Lending and Homeownership and Foreclosures Among People of Color in Tulsa and Oklahoma City MSAs. Prepared by: Angela M. Gobar, Ph.D. for the Howard University Center on Race and Wealth Washington, DC 20001.
4). The Racial Wealth Gap in Oklahoma. Prepared by: Kate Richey, Oklahoma Policy Institute.
5). 2012 ONAC Round Table Discussion Notes on Research
Needs.
6). Follow-up to Round Table: Link to HUD’s website with information about the Fair Housing Act and how to file a complaint, if needed: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/FHLaws/yourrights.