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The Role of People of Color in the Future Workforce
By 2030, people of color will play a much more significant role in the American workforce.
Infographic: African American Voter Turnout in Virginia
The outcome of next month's neck-and-neck Virginia gubernatorial race could very well hinge on the turnout rates of black voters.
Beyond ‘Stand Your Ground’: Florida’s Other Racial Profiling Practices
Issue Brief
Despite legislation against racial profiling, the “Stand Your Ground” law is just one of several ways in which Florida practices it.
Guest Blogger: Vanessa Cardenas “Why Affirmative Action is Still Important to Latinos”
Vanessa Cárdenas explores Latino educational attainment and the importance of affirmative action.
Borrowers of Color Need More Options to Reduce Their Student-Loan Debt
Offering students of color more ways to reduce their student debt, including refinancing their loans, would provide a boost to the overall economy and ensure a better future for communities of color.
Top 10 Numbers that Show Why Pay Equity Matters to Latina Women and Their Families
As Latinas continue to comprise a growing share of our nation’s population, we must continue to push forward the importance of pay equity.
Top 10 Numbers that Show Why Pay Equity Matters to Asian American Women and Their Families
Closing the wage gap will bring more Asian American women into leadership positions, give equal opportunity to immigrant women, and bring positive change to all of our communities.
Top 10 Numbers that Show Why Pay Equity Matters to African American Women and Their Families
Pay equity is not only necessary to promote a just workforce in the long run; it is also needed for the immediate benefit of the children and families of these hardworking women.
Top 10 Numbers That Show Why Pay Equity Matters to Native American Women and Their Families
As the fight to close the gender wage gap continues, it is imperative to pay attention to the needs of Native American women and their families, and ensure that they truly have equal access to health care, education, and a respectable standard of living.
Moving Past Stereotypes in Basketball—and in Life
One Utah high school basketball team is breaking down prevalent stereotypes about race in the sport and showing America that talent isn’t color coded.
How the Ryan Budget Will Affect Communities of Color
The new House Republican budget will gut the social safety net, slow growth, and kill jobs and investment—all disproportionately impacting communities of color.
Toward 2050 in Texas
Report
While the Houston region has also become one of the most diverse metro regions across the nation, its growing communities of color have not equally shared in the region’s economic recovery.
Rethinking How to Address the Growing Female Prison Population
Climbing U.S. incarceration rates for women continue to devastate families and communities with few societal benefits.
Why Global Economies Need to Invest in Women of Color
Businesses owned by women of color are a substantial economic force, and as women of color are one of the fastest-growing segments in entrepreneurialism, investing in women of color is simply smart economics.
The Top 13 Women of Color to Watch in 2013
These 13 women of color are leaving their mark on everything from politics to entertainment to health.
