The Paradox of Progress for Black Americans
This is the best economy for Black Americans in generations, but that’s not enough to close the racial wealth divide on its own.
Racial Equality
California Moves to Ban Forced Prison Labor — But There’s Still More to Do
Sixteen states still allow the incarcerated to be forced into labor for a pittance, a historical extension of slavery that must be eradicated.
The Racial Wealth Gap is Persistent – and Growing
The racial wealth gap continues to deepen in large part due to the cumulative impact of the country’s racial history.
Southern Autoworkers’ Union Drives Can Help Reverse Decades of Job Quality Decline
On the heels of a UAW victory in Tennessee, Mercedes-Benz workers are about to vote on unionization in Alabama.