Jun 2, 2020 · Income inequality is also stifling intergenerational mobility – the American Dream of children having a higher standard of living than their parents. Research from economist Raj Chetty in 2016 showed that at age 30 people born in 1940 had around a 90% chance of out-earning their parents. But for people born in 1980 this chance had fallen to half.

Apr 22, 2021 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.

Nov 18, 2020 · The vast majority of young Black British people have experienced racism at school, with one in two feeling that racial stereotypes hinder their academic achievement, research shows. YMCA’s Young and Black report found that 95% of young Black people in the UK have heard or witnessed racist language at school, with 51% of males saying they ...

Jun 5, 2020 · According to McKinsey, the “racial wealth gap” between black and white families grew from around $100,000 in 1992 to $154,000 in 2016. This gap is worsened by a lack of access to traditional financial services, such as banks, making it difficult for people of color to accumulate savings.

Feb 1, 2023 · Here are key findings from Pew Research Center surveys that explore Black Americans’ views about how to overcome racial inequality. 1. Most Black adults see voting as an extremely or very effective strategy for helping Black people move toward equality, but fewer than half say the same about protesting .

Jun 19, 2020 · • Schott Foundation for Public Education is a US-based resource offering information on racial injustice in the education system with a call of action to get involved in your communities. • Code Switch listed podcasts, films and books about systemic racism, including inequality in schools, and how to have better, thoughtful conversations.

In recent days there have been many powerful contributions in print, on social media and at demonstrations about how the world should come together to address racial inequality. Here are some of the most thought-provoking quotes.

Jul 23, 2020 · The spirometer, a common medical device in use around the world today, also tells a story of racial difference. It measures lung capacity, and was used during the American Civil War to study the bodies of Union soldiers. Doctors incorrectly concluded Black soldiers had inferior bodies because white soldiers had a higher lung capacity.

Jul 23, 2021 · Professor of Sociology Lori Latrice Martin explains the history of racial justice protests in sport – and how far we have come since the 1968 Olympics. In 1968, six months after Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated, Tommie Smith and John Carlos stepped up to the podium to receive their Olympic medals in Mexico City.

Jul 24, 2020 · Complete a fundamental review of hiring, retention, promotion and development practices, and publish racial diversity data. Use its voice to fight racism and advance the cause of racial equality in and beyond the industry. Invest $30 million over the next three years to fund inclusion programmes within WPP and to support external organisations.