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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.

A new report from McKinsey says Black Americans are underrepresented in occupations like doctor that are traditional pathways to the middle class.

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How salary history bans can raise wages for female and Black workers

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jul 8, 2020

New research shows evidence that pay gaps are related to salary negotiations.

Salary history bans make it illegal for an employer to ask a prospective employee about their past compensation.

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