Stories Tagged as
Systemic racism
Why addressing economic inequality could help build pandemic resiliency
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 1, 2021
“Our health is all interconnected and inextricable from the conditions in which we live,” says epidemiologist Dr. Sandro Galea.
Why the words of America’s first Black economist resonate today
by
Kimberly Adams
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 28, 2021
“She was prescient in many ways,” says Nina Banks, editor of a new book on the speeches and writing of Sadie T. M. Alexander.
3 Federal Reserve leaders discuss the need for diversity among economists
May 31, 2021
An excerpt from a Federal Reserve conference series about race and the economy focused on diversifying the profession itself.
Why breaking down economic data helps create equitable policy
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
May 19, 2021
“I want to look at reports and see all of me,” says economist Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe.
Atlanta shootings show Asian women's vulnerability in the workplace
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 24, 2021
Slayings underscored the unseen struggles of Asian women, especially immigrants and those working low-wage jobs.
Is the tax code racist?
Mar 23, 2021
Professor Dorothy Brown of Emory University became a "detective," searching for data on how the tax code impacts Black Americans.
Biden orders push agencies to reckon with their roles in systemic racism
Jan 27, 2021
Economic policies have long excluded entire communities. The Biden administration is putting special emphasis on reviewing housing policy.
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The Economy, Reset
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 14, 2020
Ending systemic racism isn't just a moral dilemma; it's an economic problem, too. A look at the road to a fairer economy.
Music industry confronts calls to 'make things right' for Black artists
Aug 6, 2020
Labels have long been accused of racist, exploitative practices toward artists. Some now pledge to support social justice and diversify executive ranks.
Biden announces plan for economic investment in communities of color
Jul 28, 2020
It's a plan to ensure that post-pandemic economic recovery is built around promoting racial equality.