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Race and Economy

What does it mean to declare racism a public health crisis?

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 15, 2020
Just the process of making the resolution can have an impact, one expert says. But it doesn't trigger government funds like other crises..
A Black Lives Matter march last month. More than 60 local governments in the United States are considering declaring racism a public health crisis.
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Race and Economy

More companies offer a paid day off for Juneteenth

by Justin Ho
Jun 19, 2020
Some corporations made the move just days ago.
Marchers celebrating Juneteenth at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington on Friday.
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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.
Robert Kaplan, president and CEO of the Dallas Federal Reserve.
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"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.
Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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