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Race and Ethnicity

How the Federal Government Can Use Data to Make the Most of the Executive Order on Racial Equity

Establishing the Equitable Data Working Group is an important step to improving federal data infrastructure. What comes next?
Nurse gets a COVID-19 vaccine
Job Market and Labor Force

For Most Workers, the Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Developments Won’t Mean Protection Just Yet

Black, Native American, and Hispanic/Latinx workers are more likely to work in person and in close proximity to others, putting them at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.
Two women hug while wearing masks
Race and Ethnicity

There’s Been a Concerning Lack of Progress for Communities of Color During the COVID-19 Crisis

Four indicators show the stark inequities of the COVID-19 recession.
A woman is waiting for unemployment benefits
Race and Ethnicity

Black and Hispanic People See Biggest Potential Poverty Reduction from Select HEROES Act Policies

Absent new legislation, more than one in five Black and Hispanic people are at risk of being in poverty later this year.
Jessica Armijo distributes food and packages of donated goods to people in need outside the Pan Y Cafe in Chelsea, Massachusetts on April 14, 2020.
Race and Ethnicity

The COVID-19 Crisis Continues to Have Uneven Economic Impact by Race and Ethnicity

Tracking which households are most affected could assist policymakers in targeting their efforts and ensuring an equitable recovery for all.
Race and Ethnicity

Latinx Unemployment Is Highest of All Racial and Ethnic Groups for the First Time on Record

Understanding the disproportionate unemployment risk facing Latinx people can inform strategies to help workers hit hardest by the COVID-19 employment crisis.
Race and Ethnicity

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Black and Latino Families’ Employment and Financial Well-Being

To help them through the current crisis, immediate efforts to increase access to jobs and prevent unsustainable increases in debt will be particularly beneficial.
Job Market and Labor Force

Will the Pandemic Encourage Policymakers to Implement Stronger Workplace Protections for Independent Contractors?

The crisis has drawn much needed attention to the gaps in workplace protections for millions of Americans in precarious jobs.
Education and Training

The college admissions scandal shows the US is far from a meritocracy

The scandal represents a new extreme of a flawed system that benefits wealthy families.
Job Market and Labor Force

How is technological advancement changing the labor market?

Millions of jobs could be lost as a result of new technologies, but millions of jobs will also be created.

COVID-19: Policies to Protect People and Communities

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COVID-19: Policies to Protect People and Communities

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Structural Racism in America

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Structural Racism in America

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