Advancing Racial Equity and Justice

The Origins of the Center for American Progress

After 20 years of serving the American people, CAP’s original founders reflect on the journey that the organization has taken from 2003 to the present day.

The Center for American Progress Is Celebrating 20 Years

CAP has been around for 20 years, and it has been an integral organization in the fight for the rights of the American people.

The Top 9 Moments From the 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference

Here's what America's leaders and change-makers have to say on how to fight for inclusive progress for the nation.

The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections

Policymakers must take steps to address the recent rise in disability, which has been fueled by long COVID.

2023 CAP IDEAS Conference

Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future.

From the Front Lines: Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs Give Gun Violence Survivors Opportunities To Thrive

Chris Edge, a survivor-advocate from Washington, D.C., shares his story of triumph and why he credits a hospital-based violence intervention program with helping him become a leader in his community.

Hawkins Centers of Excellence at Minority-Serving Institutions Are Boosting Teacher Diversity

Congress must maintain funding for a long-overlooked program that is helping to recruit and support more teachers of color.

The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos

The Biden administration’s historic investments support Latinos and have advanced racial equity for all Americans.

What Does Community Violence Intervention Mean? Hear From People on the Front Lines of Preventing Gun Violence

Community violence intervention workers from across the United States explain and reflect on their work in preventing violence in their communities.

Opinion: A smart and humane answer on immigration

Tom Jawetz and researchers from Texas A&M and the University of Virginia argue that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations may decrease some of the push factors that are causing Venezuelans and others to come to the United States.

The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos

Join the Center for American Progress for an event exploring how the Biden administration is making smart investments to create more opportunities for Latinos to build a more inclusive economy.

From the Front Lines: Chicago CRED’s Effort To Stop Gun Violence

Melvyn Hayward of Chicago CRED shares how life experiences led him to work toward ending gun violence in his community.

Challenges and Opportunities of Providing Free School Meals for All

The Center for American Progress’ community conversations with a Colorado school district illustrate how offering no-cost school meals is critical for students’ success and opportunities.

Convening on Racial Equity: Revisiting the Impact of the Environmental Careers Organization’s (ECO) Diversity Initiative

Disarm Hate: A Summary of Key Challenges and Solutions

This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on how the Disarm Hate Act can prevent hate-fueled gun violence in the United States.

The Disarm Hate Act Would Help Prevent Hate-Motivated Gun Violence

To respond to the United States’ rising tide of violent hate crimes and prevent them before they happen, Congress should pass the Disarm Hate Act into law.

Last of the Lions: An African American Journey in Memoir

Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation with Clarence B. Jones.

Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth

By making it easier for more people to enter and stay in work, policymakers can help ease inflationary pressures over the medium term and grow the middle class.

A Conversation With Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education

Please join the Center for American Progress to explore the importance of nondiscrimination in education, especially in America’s colleges and universities.

Why We Fight: Gun Violence Survivors Share Their Stories

Survivors and parents of gun violence victims share their stories and how they turned their loss into strength by fighting to end gun violence in America.

Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America

Join the Center for American Progress and the National Partnership of Women & Families on Martha’s Vineyard for a moderated panel which explores new ways to promote economic opportunity in Black communities.

The Disproportionate Burden of Eviction on Black Women

The United States continues to face an eviction crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and that disproportionately affects communities of color, particularly Black women.

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, 1 Year Later

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun safety bill passed in nearly 30 years, has closed gun law loopholes and implemented new gun violence prevention policies, as well as made significant investments in school and community safety that are saving lives.

Practical Solutions To Assist Cities and States Receiving Asylum-Seekers Across the U.S.

The uncoordinated busing and relocation of migrants and asylum-seekers poses various challenges to receiving cities and states across the country; but practical solutions at the local, state, and federal levels can turn these challenges into opportunities.