David Harshbarger

David Harshbarger is a Research Analyst at the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program (Brookings Metro). Along with Dr. Andre Perry, he conducts research on inclusive economic development and valuing assets in Black communities, with a focus on spatial divides, demographic change, historical discrimination and gentrification. Prior to joining Brookings Metro, Harshbarger interned with the Carter Center and Carl Vinson Institute of Government. He holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and geography from the University of Georgia.

Thousands of protesters gathered at Mc Carren Park in Brooklyn on June 7, 2020 for a massive march around Williamsburg, making a loud call for the defunding of the police force. This comes after NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio promised 'intense change' with police reform proposals amid calls to defund law enforcement, including shifting resources from NYPD and publicizing officers' disciplinary records. (Photo by Erik McGregor/Sipa USA)No Use UK. No Use Germany.

To add value to Black communities, we must defund the police and prison systems

Andre M. Perry, David Harshbarger, Carl Romer, and Kristian Thymianos

Thursday, June 11, 2020

David Harshbarger

Last night in Georgia, Black Americans saved democracy

This Juneteenth, we should uplift America’s Black businesses

To add value to Black communities, we must defund the police and prison systems

Mapping racial inequity amid COVID-19 underscores policy discriminations against Black Americans

Coronavirus economic relief cannot neglect Black-owned business

Five-star reviews, one-star profits: The devaluation of businesses in Black communities

Why the race for Black voters is the most important Democratic primary of them all

America’s formerly redlined neighborhoods have changed, and so must solutions to rectify them

The rise of black-majority cities

The devaluation of assets in Black neighborhoods