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Race and Ethnicity

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Interactive Map: America's Changing Demographics

Explore the changing demographics of the United States as people of color increasingly become a majority across the nation.
Unemployment and people of color

Prosperity 2050

Sarah Treuhaft and David Madland address the growing opportunity deficit, what it means for our economic future, and the next steps for building an inclusive growth agenda.
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The State of Communities of Color in the U.S. Economy

A look at how well communities of color are faring in 2011.

Other Race and Ethnicity Features

February 7, 2012

Race and Beyond: Are Americans in Denial About Inequality?

Sam Fulwood III explains why Mitt Romney’s overestimation of the middle class could very well be an indication of how unaware Americans are of the class divisions in this country. By Sam Fulwood III
January 31, 2012

Race and Beyond: How Gov. Brewer Actually Helped President Obama

Sam Fulwood III explains why Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s disrespectful gesture last week will motivate black voters to support the president in the November election. By Sam Fulwood III
January 19, 2012

Jumping Beyond the Broom

Aisha C. Moodie-Mills looks at issues facing black gay and transgender Americans, and makes recommendations on how to improve the lives of those in this community. By Aisha C. Moodie-Mills
January 18, 2012

What Would Martin Do?

Rev. Dennis Wiley offers insight into how Martin Luther King Jr. would respond to the issues facing us today. By Rev. Dr. Dennis W. Wiley
December 23, 2011

Pell Grants Suffer a Serious Setback

Julie Ajinkya and Sophia Kerby demonstrate how a proposal to lower the time limit in the Pell Grant program disproportionately affects the most vulnerable students. By Julie Ajinkya, Sophia Kerby
December 20, 2011

How “Occupy Our Homes” Speaks to Communities of Color

John Griffith, Jasmin Jones, and Sophia Kerby discuss how the "Occupy Our Homes" movement relates to communities of color. By John Griffith, Jasmin Jones, Sophia Kerby
December 6, 2011

Race and Beyond: We Need Diversity in Education

Sam Fulwood III explains how the Obama administration is taking steps to increase diversity in America’s public schools. By Sam Fulwood III
December 1, 2011

Uncovering Race

Daniella Gibbs Léger speaks with longtime journalist and author Amy Alexander, whose new book explores race coverage in the media. By Daniella Gibbs Leger
November 30, 2011

The Importance of Extending Both the Payroll Tax Cut and Emergency Unemployment Benefits for Communities of Color

A by-the-numbers look at how extending both the payroll tax cut and emergency unemployment benefits will greatly help communities of color.
November 30, 2011

Progress 2050: Working Toward a More Inclusive Progressive Agenda

A look at what the Progress 2050 project is and its major work.

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CAP promotes and encourages progressive ideas and action by engaging Americans across many cultural milieus in many different media outlets. America is defined by its embrace of different races and cultures, religions and viewpoints—all sharing a common respect for the dignity of each and every individual and a strong belief in building a just and free country. We work to uphold these progressive values that underpin our society through film projects, public opinion polling, policy events, and book events, alongside activist campaigns, comedy reviews, radio outreach, and constant blogging on a variety of websites. These efforts are spread across a range of CAP outlets, including Campus Progress and Science Progress, and Center for American Progress Action Fund projects, including Think Progress, Mic Check Radio, and Climate Progress.