Posts Tagged ‘Economic inequality’
Study 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.
Read MoreIs JAY-Z’s Wealth Good for Black America?
Jay-Z used his entrepreneurial spirit and rose to the top, but some wonder whether he should use his position to help the Black community.
Read MoreHollywood’s minority writers fear diversity to fall further down the agenda after strike
The strike may be over in Hollywood, but not everyone is satisfied with how the agreement handles diversity issues.
Read MoreIllinois Became The First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail, Here’s What That Means
After abolishing cash bail, Illinois might lead the nation with fairer treatment of low-income and people of color in the court system.
Read MoreHow America Is Stealing $1 Million From You
Studies show that Black women make significantly less than men, specifically 67 cents to a dollar. Age, motherhood, and other factors contribute to their low wages.
Read MoreWhat Is National Black Business Month
August celebrates Black business while recognizing how far from economic equality we remain to this day.
Read MoreMost Black People Live in States With the Highest Student Debt
Research has shown that Black college graduates are moving to cities with a higher cost of living in order to find jobs to pay off their student loans. However, their debt is increasing as a result.
Read MoreReport: Black apprentices are being underrepresented and underpaid
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies has suggestions to help more Black Americans learn trades, which isn’t always accessible.
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