Race and Economy
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"For too long, economists have dodged the issue of racism and discrimination"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 18, 2020
In an “open letter to economists,” Howard University professor and Chief Economist for the AFL-CIO William Spriggs asked his fellow economists to consider how the profession views race.
An updated Community Reinvestment Act faces criticism
Jun 18, 2020
Activists are concerned that a new rule could weaken banks' partnerships with their communities.
Dallas Fed president says closing racial disparities “very critical” for U.S. economy
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jun 18, 2020
“The better all of us do, the better the economy does," Robert Kaplan said.
Tech companies update language to avoid offensive terms
Jun 17, 2020
Big tech firms are moving away from coding language that carries racial connotations.
Texas A&M wants a more diverse student body
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 17, 2020
The board of regents at Texas A&M University voted to create a $100 million scholarship fund to address diversity issues on its campuses.
Quaker Oats is retiring the Aunt Jemima brand because of its origins in "a racial stereotype"
Jun 17, 2020
Up until now, Quaker hasn't been interested in changing the logo or even acknowledging the history of the brand.
Lessons from Camden, the city that disbanded (and rebuilt) a police force
Jun 17, 2020
Camden disbanded its city force and the county took over policing, with an emphasis on building community relations.
For public good, not for profit.
Black-owned businesses seeing an increase in sales during protests
Jun 16, 2020
Social media activism is translating into increased sales for many restaurants and businesses. But will it last?
"Systemic racism is around us, all the time," Atlanta Fed president says
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Jun 15, 2020
Raphael Bostic discusses the challenges of the economy and racial inequality.
Why diversity and inclusion programs often fall short
Jun 12, 2020
They often lack resources and can even cause a backlash that makes things worse.