

The Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPII) at Brookings aims to advance concrete policy solutions that combat systemic racism and build a more equitable society for all Americans, with a particular focus on poor, low-income and communities of color.
The Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative (RPII) at Brookings aims to advance concrete policy solutions that combat systemic racism and build a more equitable society for all Americans, with a particular focus on poor, low-income and communities of color. The initiative encompasses scholarship from Brookings Economic Studies, Governance Studies, and Brookings Metro.
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Howard Henderson spoke to the Houston Chronicle about the report that resulted from George Floyd’s death and led to 106 reform proposals for the Houston Police Department.
Rashawn Ray appeared on Matter of Fact where he shared key findings from his latest report on police reform, “The state of police reform: Measuring progress in each state.”
Keon Gilbert spoke to Reuters about the impact of tariffs on Black farmers.
The challenge with…changing voting laws is we’ve had very close elections in the last three cycles, and so if you reduce the potential voters by 1 or 2% that could change the outcome of..."
People don’t trust government. The lack of trust in government, plus the disinformation in this echo chamber of information, leads to vaccine hesitancy.
Keon Gilbert was interviewed on WABE’s midday news program, “Closer Look,” about community policing and the effects of police reform on community cohesion, health, and trauma.
Vaccine education needs to be culturally relevant. A single campaign for everybody is not appropriate.
Richard Reeves was interviewed on CBS about how Trump connected with male voters this past presidential election and particularly white male voters.
There’s also real fear that companies will face a backlash from the federal government because we have many politicians who are railing against DEI.
The toll [mass deportations] would take on the economic and overall well-being [of Nevada] is hard to estimate, but it will undoubtedly lead to the need to invest resources.
The Wellness in Black Life (#WIBL) project focuses on community-driven definitions of well-being, highlighting the vibrant experiences and contributions of Black men and boys in the U.S.
The How We Rise blog focuses on policy solutions to upend structural racism and create a more equitable society for all.
The People, Policy, and Police project sheds light on how policing influences public safety and community health. We highlight the work of various stakeholders in these cities and the police reform legislation needed to make effective and lasting policy changes.