Black Women's Experiences With Wealth Accumulation: We Cannot Quantify What We Do Not Qualify.

Background: Black women represent approximately 70% of sole or primary breadwinners in the United States. However, their experiences with wealth accumulation are often overlooked. Objective: This article used Yosso's Community Cultural Wealth model to describe the structural, interpersonal, disciplinary, and hegemonic forces that impact wealth accumulation among 13 Black women who identified as heads of households. Methods: This study employed a phenomenological approach to qualitative inquiry and thematic analysis to reveal multiple themes that emerged. Findings: Participants emphasized wealth as a multidimensional concept rooted in wellness, holistic well-being, financial ease, and cultural values that shape how they conceptualize wealth. Challenges, including economic precarity, lack of generational wealth, and societal pressure to conform to narrow definitions of wealth, were also reported. Conclusion: Reconceptualizing how Black women define and measure wealth can help guide social policy and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]