A church in Michigan's capitol region is committing to a new effort to right past wrongs.
All Saints Episcopal Church in East Lansing said it's putting up nearly $100,000 to help close the racial wealth gap, according to CNN Newsource.
"While my ancestors can't go repair the damage they did. I have certainly benefited from everything through the generations and I can do the work that they can't do," Kit Carlson, pastor, all saints episcopal church said.
Carlson says the money will support Black home ownership, startup costs for Black-owned businesses, and scholarships for Black students, according to CNN Newsource.
The National Association of Realtors found 80% of White Americans in Michigan own their homes, CNN Newsource said.
The number is cut in half for Black Americans, CNN Newsource said.
"And having a home is considered an asset which plays a huge role like in the long term, you know. Not having assets or not having home ownership, can leave a lot of African Americans in a position where they can’t actually build intergenerational wealth," Prince Solace, justice league of greater Lansing said.
The Justice League of Greater Lansing said financial support to create businesses and access to quality education are two major barriers for Black Americans to narrow the wealth gap, CNN Newsource reports.
All Saints Church said it's also donating $10,000 to support Native American causes, according to CNN Newsource.