Posts Tagged ‘Economic inequality’
How many Black farmers are there in the US? Why we doubt the government stats
The USDA’s agricultural census appears to paint a more positive picture of Black farm ownership than exists in reality.
Read MoreThe Tulsa race massacre affected the ‘economic freedom’ of generations
While the Tulsa Race Massacre permanently reshaped lives, families, and communities, the Supreme Court ruled reparations were not necessary.
Read MoreFederal appeals court blocks Fearless Fund from issuing grants to only Black women
A group of unnamed petitioners who declared that their ineligibility for the Fearless Fund was discriminatory and harmful.
Read MoreA $1 million wealth gap now divides white families from Black and Hispanic ones, research shows
There is a longstanding and stark wealth gap between American families of different races according to research.
Read MoreClimate change driving demand for predatory loans, research shows
Pew released information about how Americans are targeted by predatory payday loan businesses during hot and cold seasons.
Read MoreButtigieg visits predominantly Black Alabama community following ABC News investigation about neighborhood flooding
One Black neighborhood in Alabama had a chance to speak to the Secretary of Transportation about a highway that has disrupted lives.
Read MoreHigh Rates of Suicide Among Young Black Men In Rural Areas: Study Reveals Systemic Failure
A new study, conducted by the University of Georgia researchers, finds young Black men in rural areas are dying by suicide at alarming rates. The study showed the suicides and suicidal ideations in this population are linked to growing up in low-resource environments and experiencing racial discrimination throughout adolescence.
Read MoreStudy reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music
The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released a report about the music industry, and specifically the disparities women musicians faced.
Read MoreFire That Kills 6 Children Puts Focus on ‘Dangerous’ Section 8 Housing
Six young children are dead after a fire was sparked by faulty electrical wiring. The dilapidated conditions the family was living in has caused many people to point the immorality of renting out unsafe section 8 housing.
Read MoreSmoke and Mirrors: Rise in Black Net Worth Is Not What It Seems
Black wealth is rising, but it is still way behind other ethnic groups. Barriers to creating wealth help the racial wealth gap persist.
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