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Inside Bethann Hardison's fight to progress and diversify the fashion industry
Feb 5, 2024
Model and agent Bethann Hardison has fought to overturn the culture of racism and discrimination that's pervaded much of the fashion world.
Understanding the civil rights movement as a labor and economic movement
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Feb 23, 2023
Legalized segregation was an economic system that determined people’s livelihoods, says history professor Robin D.G. Kelley.
Crypto marketing attracted a disproportionate number of Black investors. Here's why.
Feb 3, 2023
Black Americans were more likely to be involved in cryptocurrencies than white Americans, with many using crypto as their first foray into investing.
How mortgage algorithms perpetuate racial disparity in home lending
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Aug 25, 2021
A new investigation finds that people of color are more likely to have their mortgage applications rejected than comparable white applicants.
Closing racial wage gap could lift 2 million Black Americans into middle class, study finds
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jun 28, 2021
A new McKinsey report details the sweeping economic disparities Black Americans face.
Black executives say corporations "must take a stand" against restrictive voting laws
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Apr 2, 2021
"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal spoke with Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, and Kenneth Chenault, former CEO of American Express.
The Pivot Point
by
Molly Wood
Jul 31, 2020
What technology will help us transition to a post-pandemic future?
For public good, not for profit.
Thousands of workers are walking off the job to "Strike for Black Lives"
by
Nova Safo
Jul 20, 2020
Among the demands are better treatment of employees of color, a $15 minimum wage and more personal protective equipment.
Washington's NFL team is dropping its name and logo
Jul 13, 2020
There was a financial imperative for the name change, as sponsors and retailers threatened to pull their money and stop selling team merchandise.
The complicated history of McDonald's and Black America
Jul 6, 2020
Author Marcia Chatelain examines the fast-food chain's relationship with its Black franchisees and consumers.