Mechele Dickerson in the News

RIS Media March 2, 2023

Gap Between Black and White Homeownership Widens Over Past 6 Decades

Professor Mechele Dickerson was quoted in an article reporting the widening gap between Black and White homeownership rates, pointing out trends in recent years.

KXAN December 27, 2022

Why is there no ‘rent control’ in Texas?

Professor Mechele Dickerson comments on rent control issues in Austin and calls for affordable housing solutions as rental prices continue to soar.

CBS Austin October 13, 2022

New inflation report released, consumer prices are rising faster than expected

Mechele Dickerson speaks on the reasons behind current inflation conditions, including a lack of recession during the Covid-19 pandemic.

ABC News September 29, 2022

Many people evacuating Hurricane Ian face dire financial choices

Professor Mechele Dickerson is quoted in a news story about the increased financial problems people are facing due to Hurricane Ian.

Planetizen March 22, 2022

Increased Homeownership Won’t Close the Racial Wealth Gap

Professor Mechele Dickerson and her book, Homeownership and America's Financial Underclass: Flawed Premises, Broken Promises, New Prescriptions, are mentioned in an article about assumptions regarding homeownership.

Austin American-Statesman November 17, 2021

Cheaper houses and room to grow: We spoke to Californians about why they’re moving to Austin

Professor Mechele Dickerson was cited in an article that interviewed a handful of the West Coast transplants about what drew them to Texas and specifically Austin.

BNN Bloomberg November 11, 2021

First Step in Fixing Biased Bankruptcy Cycle: Getting Lawyers to Acknowledge There’s a Problem

Professor Mechele Dickerson is quoted in an article regarding the biased bankruptcy cycle.