#racial-equity

#racial-equity

Sen. Raphael Warnock focuses on bipartisan legislation to promote racial equity and improve healthcare access for marginalized communities.

Socioeconomic status factors largely explain disparities in home valuations beyond racial lines.

Community protests against proposed trash incinerator reflect fears of property value loss, health risks, and environmental injustice in diverse neighborhoods.

Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson continues her public duties despite facing federal charges for public corruption.

The cancellation of an event featuring scholar Maboula Soumahoro highlights rising tensions around discussions of race in Europe.

Wells Fargo expands its $10,000 down payment grant program to assist more underserved homebuyers across 12 metro areas.

Elon Musk faces a lawsuit for profiting from French content without compensation, highlighting ongoing issues of intellectual property rights.

Local elections are marred by negative campaigning, moving away from civil debate, with organizations using misleading tactics against candidates.

Many eligible voters in Bibb County are disengaged from elections due to pressing daily struggles.

Civic engagement is challenging in communities facing high poverty and instability.

Corporate pledges to racial equity have faced legal challenges and backlash since George Floyd's murder, affecting initiatives for Black-owned businesses.

Black Girls Hike promotes inclusivity and representation in outdoor activities, empowering women of color in the British countryside.

California's new law requires colleges to offer priority registration for student parents, enhancing support for this demographic.

Lack of racial data in loan applications hinders understanding of discriminatory practices in home lending.

Focus on justice, education, racial equity, and policing reform is essential for combating systemic issues in communities.

Access to monoclonal antibody treatments during the pandemic in Minnesota was prioritized based on various risk factors, including race, which, as an approach, has been misrepresented.

BIPOC households in metro Boston spend 41% of income on rent, compared to 33.5% for white households.

Undergraduate diversity-themed coursework mandates in public Virginia universities faced opposition from Republican governor, leading to the mandates being removed before implementation.

The Biden administration proposed raising capital gains taxes, linking lower tax rates to racial disparities, which has sparked controversy.

Reparations for Black people should include resources like land and money, policies and programs, and combating anti-Blackness.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) in NYC is shifting focus to racial equity, leading to concerns about child safety and intervention procedures.

The National Action Network's 33rd convention featured notable figures like Joy Reid and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.