Building Wealth, Brick By Brick - How Black Women Are Winning With REITs

If you’re interested in diversifying your portfolio through real estate investing, but aren’t ready to take the plunge into landlordship, it may be time to look into REITs. According to Investopedia, real estate investing trusts (REITs) are companies that own, operate, or finance income-producing real estate across a wide range of property sectors. The outlet explains that these investments allow you to earn income from real estate without having to buy, manage, or finance properties themselves. Sounds great, right? You’re not the only one that thinks that. Data from real estate data hub Nareit, 145 million Americans are invested in REIT stocks, as of 2020. Black women are cashing in on the movement. On TikTok, more than 22M videos about Black women in stocks, and content creators are sharing their insight on REITs for followers. Ashley M. Fox, former Wall Street analyst and founder of personal finance platform Empify says REITs changed her outlook on investing.

Building On The Progress

At ESSENCE, we celebrate the beauty of Black culture—and that includes the flavors, traditions, and stories that define who we are. Kandi and Riley’s journey through food is a reminder that our history lives in the meals we share, the joy we pass down, and the love we pour into every dish.So, whether you’re recreating a beloved family recipe or making new memories at the table, let every bite be a tribute to the generations that came before us. And with Coca-Cola® by your side, every meal is a moment of uplift, connection, and refreshment worth savoring.