Maine’s Racial Wealth Gap Persists Despite Wage Gains
Dek: New data shows that Black workers—especially African immigrants—remain disproportionately locked out of Maine’s economic growth. Brief: Recent economic analyses in Maine […]
Category: Racial Equity
Louisiana’s Redistricting Battle Puts Black Voting Power on the Line
Supreme Court case could reshape representation for a generation Louisiana’s newly drawn congressional map—created in 2024 to add a second majority-Black district—is […]
SNAP Funding Shifts Threaten Food Security for Black Families
Federal budget changes could strain Louisiana’s ability to serve 850,000 low-income residents Louisiana is bracing for major disruptions to its food assistance […]
Black Farmers in Kentucky Face Accelerating Land Loss as Federal Support Shrinks
What’s happening Kentucky’s Black farmers—already representing a tiny fraction of the state’s agricultural landowners—are confronting mounting pressures from shrinking federal support and […]
DEI Rollbacks Hit Kentucky’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities as Key Funding Disappears
What’s happening Kentucky organizations that serve immigrants, refugees, and underserved families are facing sudden financial instability after federal agencies cut or discontinued […]
New Health Equity Report Shows Severe Mortality Gaps for Black Kansans
Dek: Urban Institute findings reveal Black Kansans face higher death rates in seven of the nine leading causes of mortality. Brief: A […]
Kansas Black Legislative Day Pushes Lawmakers on Equity, Investment, and Representation
Dek: Advocates and legislators gather at the Capitol to confront economic inequity, underinvestment, and policy barriers facing Black Kansans. Brief: Kansas’s annual […]
Iowa’s Black Community Pushes Back Against AI‑Driven Racial Bias
Dek: As AI tools spread across workplaces and public systems, Black Iowans join national calls to confront algorithmic discrimination. Key Points Why […]
Des Moines Schools Face Rising Tensions and Safety Concerns for Black Students
Dek: Community advocates warn that recent incidents in the Des Moines metro highlight ongoing racial disparities in school climate and student safety. […]
Iowa’s Black Population Growth Highlights Persistent Economic Inequities
Dek: New demographic data shows rapid growth in Iowa’s Black population, but income and poverty gaps remain stark. Key Points Why It […]