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Some Things to Remember as We Talk about Race, Identity and Trayvon Martin

Thursday, July 18, 2013

By Qudsia Jafree Senior Policy & Advocacy Associate, Racial Justice and Civil Rights This week, the U.S. has been involved in an important, nationwide conversation about racial profiling and civil rights. This conversation has involved voices from every side of the political and social spectrum, discussing everything from Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law and when/to… Continue Reading Some Things to Remember as We Talk about Race, Identity and Trayvon Martin

The Racial Wealth Divide

Monday, April 30, 2012

by Christine Bork CEO, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Today, I’d like to discuss the wealth gap that exists between different racial/ethnic communities. In the current economic climate, inequalities that have historically hammered communities of color are amplified, and we see more clearly why wealth accumulation (assets minus debts) is so important. According to an executive summary… Continue Reading The Racial Wealth Divide