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Race and Ethnicity: Archives

Secession Isn’t the Answer

Sam Fulwood III examines the evolving state of American race relations and what that means for the sociopolitical environment of the South.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The State of Latinos in the United States

article icon Issue Brief Vanessa Cárdenas and Sophia Kerby look at the successes and challenges of one of the fastest-growing populations in the country: Latino Americans.

By Vanessa Cárdenas and Sophia Kerby | Wednesday, August 8, 2012

It’s Not Too Late to Save the Middle Class

American workers have been getting pounded for decades, writes Sam Fulwood III. The right policies can help them and get our economy back on track.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Cultural Competency Key to Meeting the Health Needs of Latino Veterans

Amy Navvab argues that understanding the cultural differences and the unique experiences of our Latino military service members is critical to providing the care they need upon returning home from war.

By Amy Navvab | Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Fighting Fatherlessness

Sam Fulwood III looks at a new book that hopes to spur a wider public conversation about the role of fathers in their families and in the larger American community.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 31, 2012

What Do the Poor Deserve?

Sam Fulwood III examines how outrage over a recent photo in The Times-Picayune reflects the contempt that some people silently harbor toward the poor.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Updated Infographic: Where Are the Greatest Numbers of Potential Latino Voters?

Philip E. Wolgin looks at the 10 states with the highest numbers of eligible but unregistered Latino voters or green card holders eligible to vote for the first time in November.

By Philip E. Wolgin | Thursday, July 19, 2012

Infographic: Women of Color at a Glance

Sophia Kerby shows that women of color are a diverse group with a variety of experiences, even though they are often portrayed as monolithic in the mainstream media.

By Sophia Kerby | Wednesday, July 18, 2012

How Important Is Your Vote?

Sam Fulwood III explores whether forces beyond the casting of votes can actually determine who gets elected president of the United States.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The State of Women of Color in the United States

article icon Issue Brief Sophia Kerby examines the state of women of color in the United States at large in regards to four key areas: the workplace wage gap, health, educational attainment, and political leadership.

By Sophia Kerby | Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace

Sophia Kerby and Crosby Burns explain why a diverse workforce is necessary to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse marketplace.

By Sophia Kerby and Crosby Burns | Thursday, July 12, 2012

The State of Diversity in Today’s Workforce

article icon Issue Brief Crosby Burns, Kimberly Barton, and Sophia Kerby examine the state and strength of diversity in the U.S. workforce, specifically the number and proportion of people of color, women, gay and transgender individuals, and people with disabilities in the workforce today.

By Crosby Burns, Kimberly Barton, and Sophia Kerby | Thursday, July 12, 2012

The Black in the Rainbow

Sam Fulwood III learns at this week’s NAACP conference that the association is a longtime advocate for equal rights for gay, lesbian, and transgender Americans.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Upping the Presence of South Asian Americans on the Political Stage

Sam Fulwood III writes that South Asian American immigrants, too long absent from legislative halls of power, are looking to savor all aspects of the American Dream.

By Sam Fulwood III | Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Infographic: How Obamacare Impacts People of Color

An infographic by Progress 2050 shows how people of color have benefited significantly from the Affordable Care Act.

By Progress 2050 | Wednesday, June 27, 2012