How the U.S. Transportation System Fuels Inequality
Transportation policies prioritizing private vehicle use leave the poor and people of color behind.
Racial Equality
Why Student Body Presidents Are Calling on Biden to Eliminate Student Loan Debt
Over 110 student body presidents from across the country penned a letter to the Biden administration, urging them to take action on student loan forgiveness to address inequality.
Student Debt Cancellation Is a Racial Justice Issue
Presidential executive action to cancel up to $50,000 in student debts would increase Black wealth by 40 percent.
Dr. King Remained Hopeful. So Can We.
King’s “Testament of Hope” sounds as relevant today as the day it was published.
Rev. Barber: ‘Our Deadline is Victory’
The Poor People’s Campaign and progressive members of Congress vow to continue the fight for the Build Back Better Act.
A New Online Educational Tool on the History of U.S. Wealth Extraction
The interactive web site analyzes the central role of race and gender in the creation and perpetuation of economic inequality.
The Labor Day Dreams of Black Workers
Leading Black labor organizers and policy advocates share their visions for advancing racial equity in the Covid recovery — and beyond.
9 Black Labor Leaders and Advocates Reflect on the Pandemic and What Comes Next
We asked nine leading Black labor organizers and policy advocates how to advance racial equity in the Covid recovery — and beyond. Here are their responses.
The Eviction Crisis is a Race and Gender Wage Gap Issue
Rep. Cori Bush delivered a big win for millions of renters during a pandemic. But inequalities that make Black women particularly vulnerable to evictions will continue until they are paid their fair share.