The residents of one New Jersey neighborhood didn’t let racial barriers stand in the way of their ownership dream.

Kramer Manor is a bucolic neighborhood of approximately 100 homes in Fanwood and Scotch Plains, N.J. Although it appears similar to nearby subdivisions, it offers a unique and inspiring origin story of African American resilience and determination. This month, as Kramer Manor residents celebrate the community’s 100-year anniversary, we take a look at how the community came to be—and how generations of Black homeowners worked against the odds to build a thriving neighborhood.

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