ACA Repeal Would Have Disproportionately Harmed Women of Color
Efforts to repeal the ACA would have made women of color more vulnerable as they sought to protect their health and provide for their families.
Suppression: A Common Thread in American Democracy
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How Medicaid Cuts Would Hurt People of Color: A State-by-State Breakdown
Substance Use Disorder Is a Public Health Issue, Not a Criminal Justice Issue
Five Truths About Voter Suppression
There Is a Supply of Diverse Workers in Tech, So Why Is Silicon Valley So Lacking in Diversity?
Black Journalists Are Critical to Our Democracy
Black media and journalists speak truth to power and expose injustice.
Making America White Again
Michele and Igor talk with Vanita Gupta, current president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, about the Department of Justice's recent announcements under the Trump administration.
The Trump Administration Is Escalating its War on People of Color By Undermining Affirmative Action
The Trump administration is diverting federal anti-discrimination resources to attack affirmative action and reverse the nation’s progress toward educational equity.
Black Women Get It Done
This week on the podcast, Janaye Ingram and Alencia Johnson discuss the role of black women in the resistance movement.
Leveraging the Power of Black Women
Recognizing and reconciling individual biases, as well as conducting meaningful conversations about empowering black women and leveraging that power, will ensure that the United States is fairer and more prosperous for all.
The State of the U.S. Labor Market for Black Women: Pre-July 2017 Jobs Release
On Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, let’s discuss how black women are doing in the labor market.
The Racist Origins of Private School Vouchers
As the Trump administration brings private school vouchers to the national stage, policymakers must reflect on the history of this policy and consider its impact on vulnerable students.
Betsy DeVos: Secretary of Discrimination?
Just months into Betsy DeVos’ tenure as secretary of education, the department is already rolling back critical protections for vulnerable students.
A New Missouri Law Creates Steep Hurdles to Discrimination Lawsuits
A new state law will make it harder to hold bosses and landlords—including the bill’s sponsor—accountable for violating civil rights.
3 Ways the Senate Health Care Bill Would Devastate Communities of Color
The BCRA would worsen health outcomes for some of the most vulnerable members of society.
Wage Discrimination: Behind the Numbers
Understanding the breadth of wage discrimination charges is critical to ensuring that the United States pursues solutions responsive to the diverse needs of workers.
The Most Painful Part of Our History
Michele and Igor sit down with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi.
Are Today’s Students Prepared to Enter the Tech Industry?
The lack of networking and mentoring available to black and Hispanic college students decreases opportunities for careers in technology.
When It Comes to U.S. Attorneys, All Americans Need a Seat at the Table
Senators should demand diverse nominees for vacant U.S. attorney positions.