Racial Equity

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August 23, 2024
It’s not unusual for nonprofits to see a corporate surge in giving while their cause is spotlighted, only to see…
Black owned business thegrio.com
March 23, 2024
A ruling against the Minority Business Development Agency could exacerbate racial disparities in Black ownership and wealth, advocates say.
December 29, 2022
Since vowing to have the backs of Black people, Biden has committed to prioritizing racial equity and delivered on several…
U.S. Supreme Court Justices, theGrio.com
October 30, 2022
TheGrio/KFF survey shows that most Black voters say the Supreme Court’s recent decisions have been a step backward.
Vice President Kamala Harris
October 8, 2022
“The [racial] wealth gap is massive. It won't close overnight and no matter what you do to try to close…
August 31, 2022
The Biden-Harris administration is working to close the racial equity gap in vaccine access for monkeypox (MPV).
July 19, 2022
"Homeownership is one of the primary ways to attain wealth, and that is a real priority" for Secretary Marcia Fudge,…
April 28, 2022
A new congressional caucus aimed at closing the economic gap for Black entrepreneurs in tech and innovation was launched on…
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Holds Daily Briefing With HUD Secretary Fudge
April 21, 2022
Fudge is leading the charge in cracking down on systemic racism in home appraisals, telling theGrio there will be consequences.
April 14, 2022
TheGrio spoke with agency leaders on how they are fulfilling Biden's executive order to ensure government services are distributed equitably.
Polo Ralph Lauren Morehouse Spelman theGrio.com
March 15, 2022
The limited-edition Polo collection is a first-of-its-kind collaboration and a continuation of Ralph Lauren's commitment to racial equity.
March 6, 2022
Much of the challenges for Blacks hinge on financial requirements to operate businesses tied to cannabis and succeed in hemp…
March 3, 2022
The Department of Treasury plans to establish a Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity within the Federal Register.
President Joe Biden
October 21, 2021
Biden-Harris administration unveils initiative aimed at addressing educational and economic gaps that have plagued Black Americans.
U.S. President Joe Biden
June 1, 2021
Biden is focusing on racial disparity in homeownership and home appraisals that are considerably lower for Black homeowners versus whites.
Mayor Lovely Warren
March 27, 2021
Mayor Lovely Warren of the City of Rochester wants to legalize recreational marijuana in NY and use those funds for…
January 28, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Marcia Fudge says her focus will be improving the number of Black homeowners and programs benefiting low-income families
President Joe Biden
January 26, 2021
On Tuesday afternoon, President Joe Biden will issue executive actions to begin correcting the nation's racial inequality.
New York
May 28, 2019
A program in the nation's largest school district is being criticized as "absurd" and is being challenged by parents and…