Race and money Race issues have profound influence on how money behaves in people's lives in the US, affecting income, mobility, education, health resources and more. This series aims to provide reportage and these issues along with insight into the challenges associated with race and money issues
American dream of owning a home is dead, majority of renters say Exclusive: most renters surveyed by Harris Poll say the areas they live in have become so unaffordable they are ‘barely livable’
DEI is a ‘strategic decision’ CEOs can make, business leaders tell companies Diversity-focused groups outline concerns in letter to Fortune 500 companies amid conservative attacks on inclusivity initiatives
‘Money runs our lives’: novelist Kiley Reid on education, excess and what makes us squirm Following her bestselling debut Such a Fun Age, Reid has turned to campus life for her new book Come and Get It. She talks class, money and why becoming a mother has made her a better writer
Where now for workplace diversity after court’s affirmative action ruling? The supreme court’s decision to strike down diversity policies in higher education raises concerns over future of DEI in employment
How building Black is the next step in the buying Black movement ‘Things remain very much business as usual within real estate’: a Black-run Manhattan skyscraper hits a roadblock
A Black-run investment firm bets on Black travel: ‘We wanted to add a layer of intentionality’ William Huston’s Bay Street Capital Holdings weathers the recent market dip and sets its sights on the hospitality industry
The original Buy Black movement uplifted entire communities. It can happen again The centuries-old Black business ecosystem faded away with integration, today, its renaissance could benefit the country
Gender pay gap wider for minority ethnic women, Labour finds Analysis of ONS data shows Black African women earn 26% less than men; Bangladeshi women 28% and Pakistani women 31%
MPs to investigate influencer pay amid evidence of racial gap Influencers working across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram face wildly varying rates of pay
Amid a rise in anti-Asian hate, a bookstore in New York’s Chinatown is helping its community heal Yu and Me Books is a cozy oasis that uplifts writers of color and its own customers as well
Black women say goodbye to the job and hello to their own businesses The pandemic crisis has seen a boom in Black women – ‘so often entrepreneurs of necessity’ – setting up on their own
63% of Black music makers have experienced racism in UK industry – study Survey of 1,718 performers, creatives and staff reveals microgression, pay disparities and discrimination are rife
‘It feels like home’: why are Black Americans moving to Costa Rica? The Caribbean coast of Central America’s safest and most stable country offers Black expats a life that is less stressful, more affordable, and free from the burdens of everyday racism
The cannabis industry is booming, but for many Black Americans the price of entry is steep Social equity rules can reduce barriers to entry for communities most affected by discriminatory drug laws
Surviving as a Black business owner isn’t easy, but there are resources to help Gene Marks Black-owned businesses have suffered disproportionately by the economic downturn resulting from the pandemic
BAME over-50s likely to be among poorest 20% in England Study finds ethnic inequalities ‘deeply entrenched’ in those aged 50-70 from minority backgrounds
Why corporate America makes an unconvincing ally against racism Corporate America joined the call against racial injustice with donations and statements of solidarity, but critics say they need to make meaningful actions
The venture capitalist with a Silicon Valley solution for minority-owned businesses Gene Marks A new kind of venture capital fund would use money from the US government to invest in companies that most need it
'Persistent racism' still mars job prospects for BAME Britons Study of census data from 1970s to 2000s shows ethnic minorities far less socially mobile than white counterparts
'I don't want to give up': black-owned businesses face hurdles in getting stimulus loans Black-owned businesses have experienced difficulty because many don’t have relationships with banks, advocates say
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