Illinois Reparations Commission Publishes Report on History of Racial Inequality - IPM Newsroom

Illinois reparations commission publishes report on history of racial inequality - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - In nearly 300 pages, “Taking Account” outlines the policies and legal systems the state has used to exclude and harm African Americans since its founding. The post Illinois reparations commission publishes report on history of racial inequality appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

Chronic Racial Inequality Holds Back Workers and Equitable Economic Growth

In a strong, equitable economy where gains are widely shared, workers of all backgrounds have good paying, high quality jobs that enable them to pay the rent, put food on the table, care for their loved ones, and pursue their dreams. In turn, these workers are healthy and productive and their contributions to economic activity are maximized. Economists often look at overall measures such as gross domestic product or unemployment to determine the…