Summary of Proposals and Policy Actions To Reduce the Black-White Wealth Gap Fact SheetJul 28, 2021 Summary of Proposals and Policy Actions To Reduce the Black-White Wealth Gap The Biden administration has started to implement policies to make it easier for Black households to build wealth at the same rate as white households; additional steps are both possible and necessary. Jul 28, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Richard Figueroa
Wealth Matters: The Black-White Wealth Gap Before and During the Pandemic ReportJul 28, 2021 Wealth Matters: The Black-White Wealth Gap Before and During the Pandemic The lack of wealth in many African-American households has left them especially vulnerable to the financial fallout from the coronavirus crisis; but the federal government has perhaps its best opportunity yet to fix these racial disparities. Jul 28, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Richard Figueroa
Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Is a Generational Challenge ReportMar 19, 2021 Eliminating the Black-White Wealth Gap Is a Generational Challenge Closing the racial wealth gap is a generational challenge that requires new yet doable policies. Mar 19, 2021 Christian E. Weller, Lily Roberts
Centering Racial Equity in a New Administration ReportNov 13, 2020 Centering Racial Equity in a New Administration With a new administration set to lead the U.S. federal government, and in the midst of a pandemic that has exposed the many layers of racial inequality in this country, it is time to finally put infrastructure in place to achieve equity for Black Americans and communities of color. Nov 13, 2020 Danyelle Solomon, Lily Roberts
Public Work Provides Economic Security for Black Families and Communities ReportOct 23, 2020 Public Work Provides Economic Security for Black Families and Communities Public sector jobs have long provided economic security for Black families and communities and reduced the racial wealth gap, but current policy failures threaten that legacy. Oct 23, 2020 Michael Madowitz, Anne Price, Christian E. Weller
Creating a Postal Banking System Would Help Address Structural Inequality ReportOct 15, 2020 Creating a Postal Banking System Would Help Address Structural Inequality Expanding the responsibilities of the U.S. Postal Service to include postal banking would ensure that low-income communities and communities of color across the country have access to an essential service. Oct 15, 2020 Danyelle Solomon, Mehrsa Baradaran, Lily Roberts
Redesigning Federal Funding of Research and Development ReportAug 18, 2020 Redesigning Federal Funding of Research and Development The U.S. government has long been a catalyst for innovation through federal funding and support, but it needs to be more inclusive of Black researchers and inventors. Aug 18, 2020 Christian E. Weller, Rhonda V. Sharpe, Danyelle Solomon, 1 More Lisa D. Cook
A Blueprint for Revamping the Minority Business Development Agency ReportJul 31, 2020 A Blueprint for Revamping the Minority Business Development Agency The Minority Business Development Agency has tremendous potential to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity in Black communities. Jul 31, 2020 Connor Maxwell, Darrick Hamilton, Andre M. Perry, 1 More Danyelle Solomon