Race and Economy
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New federal programs aim to shrink the racial housing gap
by
Justin Ho
Jun 20, 2022
The homeownership rate among Black Americans is 42%. For white Americans, it's more than 70%.
Black and Latino workers see biggest wage gains from union membership
Jun 13, 2022
A recent Congressional report shows collective bargaining can play a role in narrowing wage gaps.
Abortion bans may have inequitable economic consequences, especially for Black women
by
Blake Farmer
May 31, 2022
Black women have disproportionally used abortion services across much of the South, where access to the procedure may essentially vanish if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Will tuition waivers make universities more accessible to Indigenous students?
May 2, 2022
The University of California is the latest public land grant university system to waive tuition for some Native American students. But tuition costs are just one financial barrier that keeps Indigenous people from getting degrees.
UN forum set to focus on economic rights of Indigenous peoples
Apr 25, 2022
Tribal law experts say corporations working in Indigenous territories should seek consent rather than mere consultation.
For Black entrepreneurs in Nashville, a pop-up market brings new opportunity
Apr 14, 2022
The pandemic spurred a small-business boom, and that included many Black entrepreneurs looking for new ways to reach consumers.
Census undercount of Black, brown communities could ripple through economy
by
Matt Levin
Apr 6, 2022
The bureau thinks it missed 3% of African Americans, 5% of Hispanics and 6% of Alaska Natives and Native Americans living on reservations.
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Who should get reparations? California's task force wrestles with that question.
by
Matt Levin
Mar 30, 2022
A California task force weighs which Black residents could be eligible.
Government aims to make federal loans more accessible to Native American farmers
Mar 25, 2022
The plan includes training for federal lenders about working with farmers and ranchers who work inside the borders of tribal nations.
The marketing CEO trying to bridge the pay gap for Black influencers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 17, 2022
Compensation in the influencer space is like the "wild, Wild West," says LaToya Shambo of Black Girl Digital. Her company wants to change that.