Redesigning Federal Funding of Research and Development
The U.S. government has long been a catalyst for innovation through federal funding and support, but it needs to be more inclusive of Black researchers and inventors.
Racial Wealth Gap
The Black-White Wealth Gap Will Widen Educational Disparities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Less wealth makes it more difficult for African American parents to get reliable access to the internet and devices for remote learning.
A Blueprint for Revamping the Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency has tremendous potential to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity in Black communities.
Workers of Color Are Disproportionately at Risk of Serious Complications From the Coronavirus
Workers of color are more likely to have serious underlying medical conditions that make them vulnerable to COVID-19.
On the Frontlines at Work and at Home: The Disproportionate Economic Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Women of Color
Too little attention has been paid to the consequences of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic for women of color, even as it exacerbates existing disparities and further undermines their families’ economic stability and survival.
The Coronavirus Pandemic and the Racial Wealth Gap
The unjust racial wealth gap leaves Black and Latinx communities especially vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus.
On the Persistence of the Black-White Unemployment Gap
The United States needs policies that challenge structural racism in order to close the persistent unemployment gap between African Americans and whites.
An Elite College Has Dropped Legacy Admissions—It’s Time for Other Higher Education Institutions To Do the Same
Legacy admissions policies have racist origins and continue to exclude underrepresented students of color.
Black and Latinx Students Are Getting Less Bang for Their Bachelor’s Degrees
Black and Latinx students who earn bachelor’s degrees take longer to graduate, earn more debt, and face more employment challenges than white peers.
Building Workers’ Wealth in Cities and States
City and state policymakers across ideological divides can help raise standards for workers and boost sustainable economic growth by supporting employee ownership and broad-based profit-sharing.
The Economics of Caregiving for Working Mothers
Working mothers are important drivers of three essential industries—elementary and secondary education, hospitals, and food services—yet cannot afford child care for their own children.
African Americans Face Systematic Obstacles to Getting Good Jobs
Despite an improved labor market, Black Americans still can’t obtain well-paying, stable jobs with quality benefits.
365 Harms: The Trump Administration’s Record on People of Color
Time and time again, the Trump administration’s policies and practices have negatively affected communities of color across the United States.
Early Decision Harms Students of Color and Low-Income Students
Early decision policies at colleges and universities favor wealthy families and create additional barriers for marginalized communities.
5 Reasons to Support Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Race-conscious admissions practices remain necessary in the fight for racial equity in higher education.
