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African-Americans allege labor discrimination in Chicago
Jeff Tyler May 7, 2013
African-American men in Chicago say some temp firms discriminate against them and prefer to hire Latino immigrants.
Can black-owned franchises help narrow the wealth gap?
Noel King May 2, 2013
Barriers to minority franchise ownership remain, but some black entrepreneurs are leading the way.
Meet Snus and e-cigarettes, the tobacco industry's new growth areas
Sally Herships Apr 24, 2013
While cigarette usage has dropped, profits for the tobacco industry are expected to be up.
Help wanted: No smokers need apply (Map)
Stephen Dubner Apr 17, 2013
In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby?
Obama chooses between cigarettes, soda and booze
Kai Ryssdal Apr 10, 2013
In his budget, the president chose to tax one sin more than others.
Recovery from job loss: Easier for whites than blacks
Krissy Clark Apr 3, 2013
A new study from Pew on economic mobility examines how unemployment affects black and white families differently.
Mayor Bloomberg to stores: Hide your cigarettes
Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 19, 2013
New York City Mayor Bloomberg is proposing a ban on cigarette displays in stores. It’s the latest proposal aimed at making New York a little healthier.
Wealth gap grows between black and white in U.S.
Kai Ryssdal Mar 1, 2013
The racial wealth gap in the United States has tripled in the past 25 years.
MLK's old neighborhood seeks economic comeback
Jim Burress Jan 21, 2013
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s old Atlanta neighborhood, Sweet Auburn, was once one of the more prosperous African-American neighborhoods, but it has since fallen on hard times. Now it is trying to make a comeback.
States cut anti-smoking efforts despite tobacco money windfall
Bob Moon Dec 6, 2012
A new study finds state governments are plugging budget gaps at the expense of tobacco prevention programs.
