In a studied conducted earlier this year, Forbes revealed that Atlanta and Washington D.C. were the top cities in the country where African Americans are experiencing the most prosperity. They attributed much of the success to home ownership and self employment. 20% of black professionals in the ATL are self employed, which is the highest in the nation according to Forbes. Check the full list below:

1/2. Washington, DC/ Atlanta, Ga.

3. Austin, Tx.

4. Baltimore, Md.

5. Raleigh, N.C.

6. Charlotte, N.C.

7. San Antonio, Tx.

8. Houston, Tx.

9. Miami, Fl.

10. Richmond, Va.

#FunFact: According to @Forbes, Atlanta is the #1 city where African-Americans are doing the best economically (tied with Washington D.C.). #CityOfOpportunities pic.twitter.com/1Bo4tM1vr3

— City of Atlanta, GA (@CityofAtlanta) August 7, 2018

source – wsbtv