Biden’s Debt Cancellation Plan Is a Step Forward on the Racial Wealth Divide
Black students have had to take out larger loans and faced greater difficulty paying them back than other borrowers.
Racial Equality
At Long Last, Congress Considers a National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
Domestic workers make all other work possible – yet have been excluded from crucial federal labor protections for over 80 years. In a historic first, Congress held a hearing on policy that would finally change that.
Dismantling the Lucky Sperm Club, One Baby Bond Program at a Time
Cities and states are experimenting with trust fund accounts to narrow the racial wealth divide.
Why the Great Migration Did Little to Bridge the Great Racial Divide
Real and lasting economic opportunities for Black families will come only through a serious national reckoning on race.
NJ Residents are Fed up With Corporations Pocketing Subsidies Without Creating Local Jobs
The November ballot in Camden may include a proposal to require companies to report how many jobs they’re creating for residents of the low-income city.
The Federal Reserve Has Had a Diversity Crisis Long Enough
Federal Reserve leaders should be representative of the country’s population. If they don't understand us, they can't represent us.
Why We Need a Black Worker Bill of Rights
“From warehouses to board rooms, from the Deep South to Silicon Valley, we face discrimination in hiring, promotions, treatment, and pay.”
Black Land Theft and the Racial Wealth Divide
Over the course of a century, white farmers and landowners developed tax and property law schemes that allowed them to strip African Americans of their land.
Crypto a Risky Bet for Black Americans
There are better ways to close the racial wealth gap while giving a leg up to Americans of every color.