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Racial inequality
Student loan debt adds to racial wealth disparities, research finds
Oct 27, 2020
The costs for Black borrowers to pursue a college have been growing exponentially.
In Chicago, COVID-19 takes a toll in Black and Latinx neighborhoods
Sep 21, 2020
Family members of one Black 32-year-old woman who died say they are concerned about the lack of communication from the hospital before her death.
The U.S. has a "racial tech gap" problem, Deutsche Bank study shows
Sep 18, 2020
According to a Deutsche Bank study, the U.S racial tech gap will eventually keep Black and Hispanic workers out of a majority of jobs in our rapidly growing digital economy.
An iconic role shapes a generation of Black women
Sep 7, 2020
An interview with Erika Alexander, best known for her iconic role as Maxine Shaw in the '90s sitcom "Living Single."
In Nashville's dominant health care sector, a lack of diversity in the upper ranks
by
Blake Farmer
Sep 3, 2020
Industry leaders say the lack of diversity also contributes to health disparities, like higher rates of chronic conditions in Black Americans.
Activist athletes can foster change, but sometimes there's a price
by
Justin Ho
Aug 28, 2020
And sponsors may be increasingly interested in supporting them to reach their fans.
Why the founders of Crowns & Hops are running a brewing company with a mission
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Aug 24, 2020
"This absolutely is about racial equity," said Teo Hunter, COO of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co.
For public good, not for profit.
The Economy, Reset
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 14, 2020
Ending systemic racism isn't just a moral dilemma; it's an economic problem, too. A look at the road to a fairer economy.
The Economy Reimagined, Part 2: Jobs, Education and Poverty
by
David Brancaccio
and Kimberly Adams
Aug 7, 2020
The case for a job guarantee, the future of the labor movement, working in the gig economy and more.
Biden announces plan for economic investment in communities of color
Jul 28, 2020
It's a plan to ensure that post-pandemic economic recovery is built around promoting racial equality.