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Family Finances

Even in a Pandemic, We're Murdering Over a $20 Bill

We have failed to provide people with basic financial security. Black people have unequivocally faced the brunt of this failure.

BY Financial Security Program & 1 more

Blog Post

06.12.2020
Civic Action

Resources to Combat Structural Racism in America

This critical moment calls on each and every one of us to reflect, step up, and do more.

BY Azalea Millan & 1 more

Blog Post

06.11.2020
Racial Equity

We Must Keep Their Names Alive

The criminalization of poverty is a stark reminder of the legacy of race and the criminal justice system.

BY Douglas Wood

Blog Post

06.02.2020
Racial Equity

Common Explains "Black America Again"

Common performs his new song, "Black America Again." He describes the ideas, the tragedies, the political environment, and the American stories that inspired his lyrics.

BY Aaron Myers

Video

09.30.2016
Arts

Making "Lemonade" — and Transformational Justice

As a harbinger of culture, art plays a huge role in pushing forward new ideas.

BY Alison Decker

Video

09.30.2016
Racial Equity

Rebuilding Trust Between Police & Communities of Color

Examines the way forward for law enforcement and the communities they “serve and protect.”

BY Aspen Ideas to Go

Podcast

08.24.2016
Racial Equity

What is Structural Racism?

This glossary ranks the words in order of importance to an overall understanding of the dismantling of structural racism.

BY Institute Staff

Blog Post

07.11.2016
Racial Equity

How to Value Black Lives

We have been trying to combat anti-black racism without confronting its root causes.

BY Enola G. Aird

Blog Post

06.29.2016