Posts Tagged ‘Economic inequality’
A $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.
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.
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