Posts Tagged ‘Economic inequality’
How We Can Truly Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Marion Wright Edelman argues that we must redeem the soul of America to honor Dr. King because it won’t happen by chance.
Read MoreOn Race and Taxes, Both Parties Insist Upon Speaking No Evil
Politicians and citizens alike argue about the state of taxes, but no one seems willing to bring race into the discussion.
Read MoreNewark Mayor Cory Booker’s Food Stamp Challenge
Newark’s mayor issued a challenge to others to live off food stamps over Twitter, and he’s willing to do the same.
Read MoreHow White Ideals Color US Race Relations
One author tackles a tired, racism belief about economic disparities and what–if anything–they say about work ethic.
Read MoreBlack Unemployment Inches Up to 14.4%
As the economy worsens, unemployment has increased for Black workers, straining their families and community.
Read MoreHow Can You Measure Income Inequality? Count The Trees
Homes in a verdant neighborhood are likely worth more than those with fewer trees–and may be more likely to house people of color.
Read MoreEconomic Gap Widens for Blacks
Recent reports suggest that American workers of color continue to make less than their white counterparts.
Read MoreBlacks Face Bias in Bankruptcy, Study Suggests
Black Americans may be more likely to file bankruptcy because financial professionals point them in that direction.
Read MoreBlacks, Latinos Lose Major Ground In Home Ownership: Study
The results of a recent study by a Washington think tank are grim for Black or Latino Americans who desire their own homes.
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