Nothing symbolizes ‘making it in America’ quite like owning a home. Yet today, the racial gap in home ownership is widening, and those most impacted are women of color.
Set in Detroit, LOCKED OUT takes us into the lives of courageous Black women who face evictions, predatory lenders and traditional banking, as they become ground fighters in a movement to battle modern-day redlining and housing injustice, so The American Dream may become a reality for all.
SYNOPSIS
In 2022, 45 percent of Black Americans own a home, compared to 74 percent of white Americans – a gap wider than in 1960, when racial discrimination in housing was legal.
The city of Detroit once had one of highest percentage of Black homeowners, more than any other city in the country. Today, it is a majority renter city, with a rising housing crisis which disproportionately affects Black women.
Predatory lenders target former redlined areas in Detroit and across the nation. Traditional mortgages are often out of reach for many, which gives predatory lenders opportunities to create contracts which are designed to fail, using confusing language, high-interest rates and little government oversight.
“Locked Out” follows inspiring Black female grassroots activists who fight for justice and equal access to the American Dream.
