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

Will the Derek Chauvin conviction for murdering George Floyd change policing?

Over 1,000 people are killed by police every year. Rashawn Ray shares his thoughts on the future of policing in America in the wake of the Chauvin trial verdict.

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Structural inequality and the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan

In light of the Black Lives Matter movement and nationwide condemnation of anti-Asian actions, Kenneth Wong asserts that there is a policy window of opportunity to address the longstanding structural inequalities in many American institutions.

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Economic dynamism thrives in America’s minority communities

The pandemic forced 10 million workers into joblessness and accelerated the financial ruin of roughly 100,000 small businesses. In a recent report, Makada Henry-Nickie provides policy recommendations to rejuvenate entrepreneurship and strengthen America's minority communities.

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Quote of the Month

"COVID-19 has in new ways illuminated the long legacy of neglect and oppression of American Indians/Alaska Natives by the U.S. government and society at large. It has also shone light on cultural and community strengths including the power of tribal self-determination in the fight against the pandemic."

 

Victoria M. O'Keefe and Melissa L. Walls, April 2, 2021

Watch: Criminal justice reform in America: Policing and pretrial detention

Today, experts from the Brookings-AEI Working Group on Criminal Justice Reform are presenting findings from their new report and offering insights on issues within the U.S. criminal justice system such as pretrial detention, prison culture, youth and juvenile justice, desistance, training and employment, and reentry. The authors will also highlight short-, medium-, and long-term policy solutions to create a more just and equitable justice system.

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