Race & Wealth in the US
Argues that the US wealth gap stems from a history of systemic racism embedded in American institutions and policies.
Overview
This policy traces the racial wealth gap to founding-era ideology, slavery, Jim Crow laws, and racially discriminatory federal policy. Drawing from historical legal decisions, housing policy, criminal justice data, and contemporary legislative proposals, the report argues that wealth disparities are structurally produced rather than incidental.
Presentation
A presentation summarizing the key findings and implications of the report.