Stories Tagged as
Race
How does race fit into intro econ courses?
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Jun 25, 2020
Gary Hoover of the University of Oklahoma said talking about race in Econ 101 would help increase diversity in the field.
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.
An updated Community Reinvestment Act faces criticism
Jun 18, 2020
Activists are concerned that a new rule could weaken banks' partnerships with their communities.
Bookstores see surge in sales of works about race
by
Erika Beras
Jun 3, 2020
Merchants are reporting a spike in sales of titles like "How To Be an Antiracist."
What the current protests have to do with economic inequality
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Jun 2, 2020
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal spoke with Dorothy Brown, Emory University, about the racial economic divide.
The real reason our workplaces aren't getting more diverse
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bridget Bodnar
Oct 22, 2019
Companies and institutions have invested billions in making themselves more diverse. So why isn't it working?
When it comes to the wealth gap, race and family matter
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Aug 8, 2019
Writer Maura Cheeks looks back at how race has affected her family's finances over several generations.
For public good, not for profit.
Real diversity or "racial outsourcing"?
by
Kimberly Adams
and Rose Conlon
Jul 24, 2019
Are companies putting an undue burden on black employees to reach "diversity"?
For many second-generation Asian-Americans, academic achievement doesn't translate to professional achievement
by
Erika Beras
Mar 21, 2019
Asian-Americans have the highest percentage of college grads of any minority group. And though they represent just 6 percent of the population, they account for 20 percent of Ivy League students. But once they enter the workforce, it’s a different story. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
As artificial intelligence is used more and more for things like employee recruiting, a look at potential bias
Jan 17, 2019
Recruiting companies are removing race and gender from résumés to eliminate bias.