generational wealth

After The Fire: Black Families In Altadena Face Foreclosure And Displacement In Climate Crisis Fallout

Jul 22, 2025

Six months after the Eaton Fire scorched the hills of Altadena, a largely overlooked crisis is quietly unraveling in this historically Black community northeast of Los Angeles. Dozens of residents, many of them Black, are now facing a new form of devastation: foreclosure, displacement, and the potential loss of generational wealth. According to an analysis…
Family Puts Up A Fierce Fight To Keep Generational Land After Court Allows Seizure By Railroad

Feb 17, 2025

Blaine and Diane Smith are determined to protect their family’s 600-acre property in Sparta, Georgia, as Sandersville Railroad Co. moves forward with plans to seize portions of their land through eminent domain. Despite a recent superior court ruling favoring the railroad company, the Smiths remain steadfast, asserting that their fight is about preserving their family’s…
This Program Helps Formerly Incarcerated People Learn To Become Entrepreneurs

Feb 23, 2024

Fourteen formerly incarcerated individuals are embarking on a transformative journey as small business owners, thanks to the collaborative efforts of ESO Ventures and Santa Clara County. In a groundbreaking initiative, ESO Ventures and Santa Clara County have joined forces to launch a 20-week-long incubator program designed to empower individuals with criminal records to develop and…

After The Fire: Black Families In Altadena Face Foreclosure And Displacement In Climate Crisis Fallout