People walking around and reading displays in an interactive exhibit set up in an open area

Advancing Black Homeownership Exhibit

The “Black Homeownership Matters” exhibit was launched in 2024 as part of our Advancing Black Homeownership initiative, Habitat’s strategy and commitment to reduce the racial homeownership gap. The exhibit is designed to strengthen and energize the national conversation around housing by educating at scale, amplifying the message, and increasing program and funding partnerships.

A woman is seen from behind as she reads a large exhibit display with a timeline including the years 1934, 1968, 2008, and today. The display also features an image of MLK Jr with quote "We are here today because we are tired. We are tired of paying more for less."

Leveraging the power of storytelling and art, the exhibit aims to catalyze a movement to reduce the racial wealth gap by inviting visitors to experience and visualize the multitude of factors that contribute to housing inequities in the U.S. 

The exhibit installation is featuring at a series of targeted events across the country to engage diverse audiences in becoming part of the solution, including policymakers, educators, students, as well as professionals in community development financial institutions, banking, philanthropy, and criminal legal reform.

We anticipate the 2025 tour will reach over 750,000 people at up to 12 unique locations.

Host the exhibit

Interested in learning more or hosting the exhibit in your city? Email us at [email protected] and include your name, city and contact information.

  • Smiling family of five standing in front of their new home

    Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live, but a structure of intentional and systemic racial discrimination in the U.S. has created barriers to homeownership for many Black families.