Race and Economy
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Young people see transformational change as the best way forward
Jun 24, 2020
Majorities of young people, independent of race, perceive problems with systemic racism and systemic discrimination, according to the GenForward survey.
Stimulus checks and unemployment keeping millions out of poverty, for now
Jun 23, 2020
But that extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits, which has been critical for millions, is set to run out at the end of July.
Will TV cop dramas adapt amid calls to defund police?
Jun 23, 2020
Some critics say the entire genre needs a serious overhaul because of the way it glosses over police brutality.
Companies are saying they'll diversify, but will they follow through?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 22, 2020
Many companies are committing to diversifying the workforce. But if previous efforts have failed, will this time be different?
Some old films will come with a racism warning, but is it too little, too late?
Jun 22, 2020
In the last few weeks, several historic films have come under increased scrutiny.
More companies offer a paid day off for Juneteenth
by
Justin Ho
Jun 19, 2020
Some corporations made the move just days ago.
In Tulsa, evictions were a crisis even before the pandemic
by
Amy Scott
Jun 19, 2020
A new effort taps behavioral science to keep more renters in their homes.
For public good, not for profit.
Here's how companies are observing Juneteenth this year
Jun 19, 2020
Juneteenth dates back to 1865, and it is a celebration specifically of the end of slavery in Texas, which was one of the last holdouts.
Historically Black colleges get a $120 million gift. They need it.
by
Erika Beras
Jun 18, 2020
The co-founder of Netflix and his wife hope their donations will help “reverse generations of inequality.”
"For too long, economists have dodged the issue of racism and discrimination"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 18, 2020
In an “open letter to economists,” Howard University professor and Chief Economist for the AFL-CIO William Spriggs asked his fellow economists to consider how the profession views race.