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Race and Economy

Why centering Black women in the economy could benefit everyone

by Maria Hollenhorst and Kai Ryssdal

Sep 1, 2020

Economist Janelle Jones has three words that sum up her idea for building an economy that works for everyone: Black Women Best.

Black women are typically one of the hardest hit groups in recessions and the last to benefit in recoveries. What would happen if economic policy was centered around helping them succeed?

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Race and Economy

For Black women, the pay gap persists

by Erika Beras

Aug 13, 2020

In times of crisis, existing patterns of inequality become more pronounced.

Before the pandemic, a Black woman made 62 cents for every dollar a white man made. But COVID-19 has likely exacerbated that.

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