I only knew about @InsightCCED’s important, groundbreaking work under @AnnePriceICCED and had no idea about these internal challenges. I hope her story leads to serious reflection & action from nonprofit boards about equitable pay and practices, especially supporting Black women.
The answer to this question is ALWAYS Black people, Black women specifically. Policy makers should have a razor focus on lifting up Black women which will in turn, help us all. #BeyondTheNumbers
The root cause of this railroad worker crisis is the disgraceful fact that we have no uniform PAID LEAVE policy in the U.S that protects ALL workers. Forcing this agreement doesn't change that.
We are so good at incorrectly diagnosing problems and spinning in our wheels.
Programs like the Magnolia Mother's Trust help build racial and gender equity through cash, a necessary strategy @jhumpa_b & @yvonnegraphy researched in our most recent report: https://t.co/LPM6IYPYx9
This is one of the many reasons we urge policymakers to target #guaranteedincome to address systemic inequities in our recent report, Making Sure the Shoe Fits https://t.co/LPM6IYPYx9
A key takeaway from this new research: "infant and maternal health in Black families at the top of the income distribution is markedly worse than that of white families at the bottom of the income distribution."
“Black women sit at the intersection of racial and gender wealth inequality and, as a result, own 90 percent less wealth than white men.” @jhumpa_b, @AnnePriceICCED, @andreperryedu in NPQ’s #LockedOut series: https://t.co/ZJHYzSfg7s
“The truth is, when you compare white and Black wealth, a true Black middle class does not exist in America.” https://t.co/TFc1bA5fjD @jhumpa_b@AnnePriceICCED
“A stable home is fundamental to a person’s physical and mental health and quality of life.” —@jhumpa_b, @dreaflynn, and Maile Chand. https://t.co/t4CZv2YLea #housingjustice
An equitable #housing economy is possible if we undo predatory practices and historic exclusions and build new systems for #Blackwomen to thrive: https://t.co/LHnEzUOpbh @InsightCCED @SpringboardToOp #racialjustice
In this week's #SpotlightExclusive, @jhumpa_b and @yvonnegraphy talk about the positive impacts targeting guaranteed income to the people who need it most can have towards alleviating poverty. Read their piece here: https://t.co/j5jIREmSeS