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Race
Tananarive Due on writing a different kind of horror story
by
Alice Wilder
and Tony Wagner
Oct 18, 2024
The horror writer talks about the real-life inspiration for her ghost story "The Reformatory." Plus, our team shares their favorite rom-coms!
Gathering data on Native people is tricky. New federal rules won't help.
Jul 5, 2024
The changes will impact the way American Indians and Alaska Natives show up in federal data, and could further obscure our understanding of economic conditions for Native people in this country.
Inside Bethann Hardison's fight to progress and diversify the fashion industry
Feb 5, 2024
Model and agent Bethann Hardison has fought to overturn the culture of racism and discrimination that's pervaded much of the fashion world.
Understanding the civil rights movement as a labor and economic movement
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Feb 23, 2023
Legalized segregation was an economic system that determined people’s livelihoods, says history professor Robin D.G. Kelley.
Crypto marketing attracted a disproportionate number of Black investors. Here's why.
Feb 3, 2023
Black Americans were more likely to be involved in cryptocurrencies than white Americans, with many using crypto as their first foray into investing.
How mortgage algorithms perpetuate racial disparity in home lending
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Aug 25, 2021
A new investigation finds that people of color are more likely to have their mortgage applications rejected than comparable white applicants.
Closing racial wage gap could lift 2 million Black Americans into middle class, study finds
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Jun 28, 2021
A new McKinsey report details the sweeping economic disparities Black Americans face.
For public good, not for profit.
Black executives say corporations "must take a stand" against restrictive voting laws
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Apr 2, 2021
"Marketplace" host Kai Ryssdal spoke with Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, and Kenneth Chenault, former CEO of American Express.
The Pivot Point
by
Molly Wood
Jul 31, 2020
What technology will help us transition to a post-pandemic future?
Thousands of workers are walking off the job to "Strike for Black Lives"
by
Nova Safo
Jul 20, 2020
Among the demands are better treatment of employees of color, a $15 minimum wage and more personal protective equipment.