Systematic Inequality
The already large racial wealth gap between white and black American households grew even wider after the Great Recession. Targeted policies are necessary to reverse this deepening divide.
Racial Wealth Gap
4 Ways Repealing the Estate Tax Would Expand the Racial Wealth Gap
House Republicans’ $151 billion gift to wealthy heirs would hurt hardworking families of color.
Race Has Everything to Do with Trump’s Budget. Here’s Why.
Flawed racial stereotypes about welfare in America lay at the heart of the administration’s decision-making on the budget.
An All-American Myth About the White Working Class
As another study is released on the plight of the white working class, policymakers should remember to find common solutions that uplift all Americans.
Communities of Color Cannot Afford a Weakened CFPB
The Trump administration and Congress are threatening the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s role in defending communities of color in banking.
Wealth Inequality Among Asian Americans Greater Than Among Whites
Asian American wealth inequality is greater and rising faster than white wealth inequality.
The United States’ History of Segregated Housing Continues to Limit Affordable Housing
A two-pronged attack is necessary to break down structural barriers that are preventing low-income families from finding affordable housing.
Why Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Matters
Wage equality is a key issue for Millennials. But for young black women, it is not only a concern, it is a determining factor in their quality of life.
When Home Disappears
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx hopes to build a transportation system that works for everyone.
Confronting the Racial Pay Gap
The persistence of wage discrimination continues to feed America’s disgraceful racial wealth gap.
Lessons from Flint: The Case for Investing in the Building Blocks of Communities of Color
Increased public investment in housing, health, infrastructure, and education initiatives would improve outcomes for communities of color and help avoid disasters such as what recently occurred in Flint, Michigan.