Urban Wire

Confronting Racism and Supporting Asian American Communities in the Wake of COVID-19

Policymakers and public officials can take steps to mitigate the spread of racism and xenophobia, prevent further misinformation, and support vulnerable communities.

Race and Ethnicity

How Efforts in Two Cities Are Increasing Economic Opportunity for Young Men of Color

A new report explores promising approaches to closing racial economic opportunity gaps.

Race and Ethnicity

How We Should Talk about Racial Disparities

By naming what creates and maintains racial disparities, we can challenge harmful narratives.

Race and Ethnicity

How Social Scientists Can Incorporate a “Latinx Lens” in Their Work

Latinx perspectives need to be more accurately represented and thoughtfully captured in public policy.

Race and Ethnicity

How Diverse Groups Produce Better Research: A Q&A with Jewel Mullen

Jewel Mullen is the associate dean for health equity at the Dell Medical School of the University of Texas at Austin.

Race and Ethnicity

These Five Facts Reveal the Current Crisis in Black Homeownership

Although homeownership rates for other groups have largely recovered since the housing crisis, black homeownership continues to decline, recently hitting an all-time low.