Homeownership is often seen as the gateway to building lasting wealth—but, for Black Americans, the process is riddled with systemic barriers. Rashawn Ray, Andre Perry, David Harshbarger, Samantha Elizondo, and Alexandra Gibbons provide policy solutions to correct injustices in a housing market that is plagued by segregation, discrimination, and racism.
This isn’t the first time that the United States has had to reconsider its relationship with a resurgent Taliban—or a chaotic and uncertain Afghanistan. Scott Anderson examines how America and the international community will approach diplomacy and relations with the new Taliban regime in the months to come.
As schools across the country reopen their doors, protecting the health and safety of students and education personnel should remain a top priority. Amid changing guidelines and the ongoing pandemic, a team of experts outlines how schools can develop effective COVID-19 policies by utilizing evidence-based health measures and prioritizing equity in their decisionmaking.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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