Policy solutions to upend structural racism and create a more equitable society for all.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine shows racism has no boundaries

Black people fleeing Ukraine are being refused at border crossings in favor of white Ukrainians, leaving them stuck at borders for days in brutal conditions. Rashawn Ray writes about the obstacles faced by Black people in Ukraine and the racist rhetoric used by media outlets when describing the crisis.

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What are the consequences of the Latino undercount in the US Census?

The 2020 Census suffered from a significant undercount of Latinos and other racial and ethnic minorities. Gabriel Sanchez outlines the implications this could have on health care policy, families, education, and political representation.

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Prioritize educator diversity to address racial injustices

As states and districts across America discuss how to recruit and retain an effective teaching force, they should prioritize having instructors that are representative of the broader demographics of public school students, according to research from Seth Gershenson, Michael Hansen, and Constance Lindsay.

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Quote of the Month

"Native Americans are largely left out of the important discussion when it comes to economic well-being in the United States—another form of erasure for a group that must continually contend with marginalization and exclusion in U.S. society."

Gabriel Sanchez, Robert Maxim, and Raymond Foxworth in CNN Business

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