Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps ReportSep 6, 2021 Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps Union membership significantly increases wealth for all households, but Black and Hispanic families gain the most. Sep 6, 2021 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller
Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans ArticleMar 20, 2024 Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans New data show unions increase wealth across education levels and close racial wealth gaps. Mar 20, 2024 David Madland, Christian E. Weller, Sachin Shiva
The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos ArticleOct 13, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos The Biden administration’s historic investments support Latinos and have advanced racial equity for all Americans. Oct 13, 2023 Gaby Blanco, Rafael Medina, Mariam Rashid
The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Past EventOct 4, 2023 The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Join the Center for American Progress for an event exploring how the Biden administration is making smart investments to create more opportunities for Latinos to build a more inclusive economy. Oct 4, 2023 Frances Colón, Laura Rodriguez, Emmy Ruiz
Understanding the Self-Employed in the United States Fact SheetSep 21, 2023 Understanding the Self-Employed in the United States This fact sheet explores the size, demographics, and key features of the self-employed population in the United States. Sep 21, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy ArticleSep 12, 2023 Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy To continue growing the middle class, Congress and the Biden administration should learn from what worked in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession that led to extraordinarily low poverty rates. Sep 12, 2023 Kyle Ross
Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth ReportAug 30, 2023 Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth By making it easier for more people to enter and stay in work, policymakers can help ease inflationary pressures over the medium term and grow the middle class. Aug 30, 2023 Rose Khattar, Christian E. Weller, David Correa
Will AI Benefit or Harm Workers? ArticleAug 24, 2023 Will AI Benefit or Harm Workers? The Biden administration and Congress must adopt a worker-centered approach in its response to the development and use of artificial intelligence. Aug 24, 2023 Rose Khattar
Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America Past EventAug 14, 2023 Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America Join the Center for American Progress and the National Partnership of Women & Families on Martha’s Vineyard for a moderated panel which explores new ways to promote economic opportunity in Black communities. Aug 14, 2023 Patrick Gaspard, Shalanda Young, Frank Scott, Jr., 4 More Kelly Burton, Angela Hanks, Jonathan Capehart, Jocelyn Frye
What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions ArticleAug 9, 2023 What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions Gen Zers are eager to organize and are winning union gains for themselves at workplaces nationwide. Aug 9, 2023 Aurelia Glass
Raising Wages, Closing Pay Gaps: Tackling Fair Pay for Black Women Past EventJul 24, 2023 Raising Wages, Closing Pay Gaps: Tackling Fair Pay for Black Women Tune in below to watch a discussion on the connection between raising the minimum wage and Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Jul 24, 2023 Rose Khattar, Jocelyn Frye, Edwith Theogene
Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be an Investment in Growing the Middle Class ArticleJul 20, 2023 Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be an Investment in Growing the Middle Class A $15 minimum wage could benefit nearly 40 million workers and provide some of the lowest-wage workers with an average annual wage boost of about $6,000. Jul 20, 2023 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep, Lily Roberts
Progressive Messaging on the Economy ArticleJul 6, 2023 Progressive Messaging on the Economy New research underscores the value of connecting policy priorities to how they will help grow the middle class in America. Jul 6, 2023
How Unions Are Crucial for Building Working-Class Economic Power ArticleJun 21, 2023 How Unions Are Crucial for Building Working-Class Economic Power Union membership allows workers without four-year college degrees to earn more and achieve financial security for their families and children. Jun 21, 2023 Aurelia Glass, David Madland
I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project ArticleJun 15, 2023 I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project This grant will help dismantle a highway that was built 60 years ago through a predominantly Black neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan, and turn it into a safer and more traversable boulevard with a bike lane and wider sidewalk. Jun 15, 2023
How Federal Agencies Can Advance Equity Through Biden’s Second Executive Order ReportMay 24, 2023 How Federal Agencies Can Advance Equity Through Biden’s Second Executive Order The Biden administration’s recent executive order makes clear its intent to swiftly advance racial equity and support underserved communities by directing federal agencies to deliver equitable outcomes and foster an inclusive and prosperous America for all. May 24, 2023 Justin Dorazio
Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class ReportMay 3, 2023 Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class Union membership not only increases wealth for working-class families but also narrows racial wealth gaps and offers a path to the middle class. May 3, 2023 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller
The Latest Poverty, Income, and Food Insecurity Data Reveal Continuing Racial Disparities ArticleDec 21, 2022 The Latest Poverty, Income, and Food Insecurity Data Reveal Continuing Racial Disparities Federal policies implemented in 2021 led to notable progress in the fight against poverty, but data show that persistent economic disparities, by both gender and race and ethnicity, will only be closed through continued attention and investments. Dec 21, 2022 Kyle Ross, Justin Dorazio
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Can Support Racial Equity in Homeownership and Environmental Justice Efforts ReportDec 8, 2022 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Can Support Racial Equity in Homeownership and Environmental Justice Efforts The government-sponsored enterprises are in a unique position to reduce the racial homeownership gap while simultaneously addressing climate change-related risks and systemic environmental racism. Dec 8, 2022 Michela Zonta
7 Facts on Racial Equity and the Economic Recovery ArticleNov 17, 2022 7 Facts on Racial Equity and the Economic Recovery The economic recovery has supported workers of color, but inequities persist, and the Federal Reserve risks undoing the equitable economic gains achieved. Nov 17, 2022 Justin Dorazio
The Wage Gap Persists—But Recent Reforms Are Making a Difference In the NewsOct 11, 2022 The Wage Gap Persists—But Recent Reforms Are Making a Difference Rose Khattar and Lauren Hoffman discuss how, in addition to recent reforms such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the student loan relief plan, more measures are necessary to finally close the pay gap that continues to limit economic opportunity for many women. Oct 11, 2022 Ms. Magazine Rose Khattar, Lauren Hoffman
Data on Poverty in the United States Data on Poverty in the United States The Center for American Progress’ new poverty data project contains U.S. Census Bureau data on the national, state, and congressional district levels, all in one place. Below, users can explore data on poverty and more than a dozen other topics that measure the health of the economy, as well as identify potential solutions to the problems these data reveal. Sep 19, 2022
Latino Workers Continue To Experience a Shortage of Good Jobs ArticleJul 18, 2022 Latino Workers Continue To Experience a Shortage of Good Jobs Although Hispanic and Latino workers have high employment rates in the United States, labor market experiences differ substantially within this community, with Mexican, Guatemalan, Honduran, and Salvadoran Americans experiencing significant and intersecting gender and ethnic wage gaps. Jul 18, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela, Lorena Roque
It’s Long Past Time To Increase the Federal Minimum Wage ArticleJul 7, 2022 It’s Long Past Time To Increase the Federal Minimum Wage This month marks 13 years since the federal minimum wage was increased. The lack of an increase during this period has disproportionately harmed women and people of color. Jul 7, 2022 Ashfaq Khan, Rose Khattar
Juneteenth Reflects the Many Ways Justice Is Systemically Delayed for Black Americans ArticleJun 16, 2022 Juneteenth Reflects the Many Ways Justice Is Systemically Delayed for Black Americans It is critical for Congress to pass legislation that advances racial equity and justice for Black Americans. Jun 16, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Justin Dorazio
Occupational Segregation in America ReportMar 29, 2022 Occupational Segregation in America Occupational segregation in the American labor market reflects and drives inequalities in American society. Mar 29, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Rose Khattar, Mathew Brady
Black Men and the U.S. Economy: How the Economic Recovery Is Perpetuating Systemic Racism ReportMar 28, 2022 Black Men and the U.S. Economy: How the Economic Recovery Is Perpetuating Systemic Racism While the U.S. economy is recovering for many Americans, Black men continue to experience persistent unemployment gaps and reduced economic opportunity. Mar 28, 2022 Lorena Roque, Rose Khattar, Arohi Pathak
Fact Sheet: Advancing Equity Fact SheetMar 10, 2022 Fact Sheet: Advancing Equity This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on the Biden administration’s efforts to advance racial equity through the federal government. Mar 10, 2022 Lorena Roque, Justin Dorazio
Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead Past EventFeb 17, 2022 Advancing Racial Equity: The Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year and the Agenda Ahead Please join the Center for American Progress for a discussion on actions taken by the Biden administration to center racial equity in the federal government and the policies and path forward to bend the arc of racial justice toward equity in the years ahead. Feb 17, 2022
Advancing Equity: Review of the Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year To Implement a Racial Equity Agenda ReportFeb 17, 2022 Advancing Equity: Review of the Biden Administration’s Efforts in Its First Year To Implement a Racial Equity Agenda This report reviews the Biden administration’s key efforts and accomplishments to advance equity in its first year and outlines future policies needed to build a better and more dynamic nation that equitably respects the rights and meets the needs of all Americans. Feb 17, 2022 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Lorena Roque, Justin Dorazio
The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 ArticleJan 19, 2022 The Biden Boom: Economic Recovery in 2021 President Joe Biden took office one year ago amid one of the worst economies in generations, but the U.S. economy has since made tremendous progress toward recovery, and workers are benefiting. Jan 19, 2022 Seth Hanlon, Lily Roberts, Andres Vinelli, 2 More Rose Khattar, Nick Buffie
Investing in Home Care and Early Childhood Educators Has Outsize Impacts on Employment ArticleOct 7, 2021 Investing in Home Care and Early Childhood Educators Has Outsize Impacts on Employment Proposed investments in the Build Back Better agenda would benefit a significant number of workers, particularly women and women of color; transform the home care and early childhood sectors; and lift living standards and employment prospects for millions of Americans. Oct 7, 2021 Marina Zhavoronkova, Rose Khattar
Video: How Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps VideoSep 7, 2021 Video: How Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps Unions help narrow the gap between working families and the superrich. Sep 7, 2021 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller, 4 More Karla Walter, Divya Vijay, Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy
Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps ReportSep 6, 2021 Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps Union membership significantly increases wealth for all households, but Black and Hispanic families gain the most. Sep 6, 2021 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller
Ensuring Equal Pay for Black Women is Not Just About Work—It’s Also About Family ArticleAug 3, 2021 Ensuring Equal Pay for Black Women is Not Just About Work—It’s Also About Family Policy solutions that address Black women’s work, family, and caregiving needs are essential to creating equitable workplaces that pay fair wages. Aug 3, 2021 Jocelyn Frye
Summary of Proposals and Policy Actions To Reduce the Black-White Wealth Gap Fact SheetJul 28, 2021 Summary of Proposals and Policy Actions To Reduce the Black-White Wealth Gap The Biden administration has started to implement policies to make it easier for Black households to build wealth at the same rate as white households; additional steps are both possible and necessary. Jul 28, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Richard Figueroa
Wealth Matters: The Black-White Wealth Gap Before and During the Pandemic ReportJul 28, 2021 Wealth Matters: The Black-White Wealth Gap Before and During the Pandemic The lack of wealth in many African-American households has left them especially vulnerable to the financial fallout from the coronavirus crisis; but the federal government has perhaps its best opportunity yet to fix these racial disparities. Jul 28, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Richard Figueroa
How the Biden Administration Can Advance Racial Equity ArticleJul 6, 2021 How the Biden Administration Can Advance Racial Equity Federal agencies have the opportunity to advance racial equity and narrow the racial wealth gap through executive actions. Jul 6, 2021 Nicole Lee Ndumele, Lorena Roque
Building a College-Educated America Requires Closing Racial Gaps in Attainment ArticleApr 6, 2021 Building a College-Educated America Requires Closing Racial Gaps in Attainment Half of young adults have earned a college degree, yet large and persistent racial equity gaps remain. Apr 6, 2021 Marshall Anthony Jr.
Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Is a Generational Challenge ReportMar 19, 2021 Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Is a Generational Challenge Closing the racial wealth gap is a generational challenge that requires new yet doable policies. Mar 19, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Lily Roberts
The Economic Status of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women ReportMar 4, 2021 The Economic Status of Asian American and Pacific Islander Women Policymakers must closely examine economic data on the experiences of AAPI women, before and during the coronavirus pandemic, in order to surface key barriers and shed light on effective policy solutions. Mar 4, 2021 Robin Bleiweis
An Expanded Child Tax Credit Would Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty ReportFeb 23, 2021 An Expanded Child Tax Credit Would Lift Millions of Children Out of Poverty Congress must not miss the opportunity to improve children’s lives and reduce economic and racial inequality. Feb 23, 2021 Galen Hendricks, Lorena Roque
A CRA To Meet the Challenge of Climate Change ReportDec 17, 2020 A CRA To Meet the Challenge of Climate Change A modernized Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) would be a useful tool to effectively address climate resilience and environmental racism in low-income communities of color. Dec 17, 2020 Michela Zonta, Caius Z. Willingham
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Need $1 Billion More in Federal Funding ArticleDec 8, 2020 Hispanic-Serving Institutions Need $1 Billion More in Federal Funding Congress should invest $1 billion in Hispanic-serving institutions to improve racial equity and payoff for a fast-growing population. Dec 8, 2020 Viviann Anguiano, Marissa Alayna Navarro
With a Focus on Equity, Geography No Longer Has To Be Destiny ArticleNov 19, 2020 With a Focus on Equity, Geography No Longer Has To Be Destiny With the rural-urban divide in the headlines, it is time to address long-standing inequities by building a more comprehensive equity analysis. Nov 19, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore, Katrina Badger
Centering Racial Equity in a New Administration ReportNov 13, 2020 Centering Racial Equity in a New Administration With a new administration set to lead the U.S. federal government, and in the midst of a pandemic that has exposed the many layers of racial inequality in this country, it is time to finally put infrastructure in place to achieve equity for Black Americans and communities of color. Nov 13, 2020 Danyelle Solomon, Lily Roberts
The Pandemic Has Exacerbated Housing Instability for Renters of Color ReportOct 30, 2020 The Pandemic Has Exacerbated Housing Instability for Renters of Color Hardships disproportionately faced by communities of color are being exacerbated by the pandemic and require an equitable recovery that reconciles past harms while also providing solutions for current and future challenges. Oct 30, 2020 Jaboa Lake
Public Work Provides Economic Security for Black Families and Communities ReportOct 23, 2020 Public Work Provides Economic Security for Black Families and Communities Public sector jobs have long provided economic security for Black families and communities and reduced the racial wealth gap, but current policy failures threaten that legacy. Oct 23, 2020 Michael Madowitz, Anne Price, Christian E. Weller
Closing Latino Labor Market Gap Requires Targeted Policies To End Discrimination ReportOct 21, 2020 Closing Latino Labor Market Gap Requires Targeted Policies To End Discrimination Structural forces in the United States prevent Latinos from achieving the same employment outcomes as their non-Hispanic white counterparts, and policymakers can no longer ignore the equity gaps. Oct 21, 2020 Ryan Zamarripa
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