5 Reasons to Support Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Race-conscious admissions practices remain necessary in the fight for racial equity in higher education.
Systematic Inequality
Truth and Reconciliation
Systematic Inequality and Economic Opportunity
Systematic Inequality and American Democracy
Systemic Inequality: Displacement, Exclusion, and Segregation
The Harvest of American Racism
Using the market mechanism to solve structural problems is the wrong approach to improving distressed communities.
Advancing Racial Equity in Career and Technical Education Enrollment
By placing a focus on racial equity, CTE programs can help narrow opportunity gaps.
Addressing Racial Trauma and Hate Crimes on College Campuses
Universities must address stark racial inequities within university counseling centers.
Combating the White-Nationalist Terrorist Threat
Six practical steps to defeat white nationalist terrorism.
Simulating How Progressive Proposals Affect the Racial Wealth Gap
Most policy interventions, even those that are seemingly large or ambitious, are insufficient to close the racial wealth gap.
3 Ways to Improve the Outcomes for African Americans in the Rural South
Policymakers must work to combat the many forms of structural racism that continue to disadvantage African Americans in the rural South.
Yes, the President Is Still a Racist
Following a recent op-ed in The Washington Post condemning the racist remarks of President Trump, two Black former Obama administration staffers sit down with Daniella to discuss how the country can move forward.
Trade and Race
Lawmakers should center black communities when considering the fall of manufacturing and the role of trade policy in mitigating negative employment effects.
Racial Disparities in Home Appreciation
Segregation and racial disparities in home appreciation put African Americans at a disadvantage in their ability to build equity and accumulate wealth.
Student Debt: An Overlooked Barrier to Increasing Teacher Diversity
Black and Latinx students’ disparate experiences with student loan debt compared with their white counterparts may affect their choice to enter or stay in the teaching profession.
A Quality Education for Every Child
The time is now for policymakers to take a bold and comprehensive approach to K-12 education.
Florida’s Modern-Day Poll Tax
Florida officials are rejecting the will of the people in order to suppress the vote.
To Begin Solving Student Debt, the Education Department Must Factor In Race and Ethnicity
Higher education is failing many borrowers of color, and identifying solutions will require collecting better data.
Darrick Hamilton: The Blueprint for a Better Society
This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Darrick Hamilton, executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University, to discuss the U.S. economy, inequality, and reparations.