Perspectives S35/Ep7 Affordable housing, expanding clinical trials and motorcycle safety

Owning a home remains the American Dream, especially for Black Americans. Yet barriers remain keeping this basic tool of generational wealth building out of reach. NeighborWorks America is a nonprofit organization working to help more Black Americans move from renter to home owner. Last year, the organization helped nearly 4,000 Black adults buy homes. Dr. Christie Cade, NeighborWorks America Regional Vice President joins me to talk through some of those barriers, steps prospective buyers can take to navigate successfully the housing market and how NeighborWorks America offers accelerates home ownership through education, counseling and access to lending resources. Next up, Dr. Robert A. Wynn, director of the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University on his game changing program to create diversity in cancer clinical trials. Finally, one month in Georgia saw a 100% increase in the number of motorcycle fatalities. As weather improves, more cyclists will be on the road, and the state wants all drivers to keep their eyes open and maintain their distance on the road.