NAREB: National Black Wealth Day Attracted Over 25,000 People At Events Across America

By NAREB Photos: NAREB WASHINGTON, DC – On Saturday, April 13, more than 25,000 individuals flocked to events nationwide, marking the National Building Black Wealth Day as designated by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). In over 100 cities, seminars and one-on-one sessions delved into a wide range of topics, from homeownership and property investment to business startups and other wealth-building opportunities. Each location drew an impressive average of 200 to 250 attendees, with an additional 2,000 individuals signing up for virtual sessions via Zoom. Notable figures graced the events, including Chance the Rapper in Chicago and Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard. Mayor Howard, who also serves as the President of the African American Mayors Association, headlined the event in her city. Sessions at events included: Ø What to do with Big Momma’s House? Ø ABCs of Homebuying Ø Real Estate Investing Ø Down Payment Assistance Ø Explore Careers in Real Estate Ø Free Career Fair Ø Free Health Screenings Ø One On Ones with Real Estate Attorneys Ø One On Ones with Housing Counselors “National Building Black Wealth Day was a tremendous success,” said Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, NAREB’s President. “We took wealth-building knowledge into our communities,...