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Posted inFinance
New data: Racial economic disparities remain persistent and severe
New data from LendingTree reveals significant racial economic disparities in the US, with Black households holding less wealth, income, and employment opportunities compared to white households, despite progress in some areas.
Posted inEvents
Registration for inaugural People of Color Career Fair opens
The 13th Annual People of Color Career Fair is coming up on April 15, providing job seekers of color with networking opportunities, free headshots, and a continental breakfast, while employers have the opportunity to foster a more inclusive workforce.
Posted inNational, News
Minority job applicants often face invisible barriers
When analyzing these problems, researchers and others tend to focus on how the experiences of racial minorities compare with those of Whites. Often missing is whether there are differences among individuals of the same racial group in terms of how they experience bias.
Posted inOpinion
Are job opportunities in North Minneapolis for real?
Or is it 2003-2017 again: “Blacks need not apply”? For the past couple of weeks, residents in North Minneapolis, from Broadway to the north and as far down as Olson Memorial Highway, see preparations for significant construction. There have been no public meetings about it. Has there been any public input? We are reminded of the many […]