Cash programs for low-income parents are popping up in city after city. But they’re no replacement for federal policy.
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Courage in Action: McNulty Prize Winners at the 2022 Aspen Action Forum
On July 27th, the 2022 John P. McNulty Prize Winners engaged in a dynamic conversation about their bold visions for solving humanity’s most intractable social problems, and how they stay true to their values and convictions in the face of enormous challenges.
Locked Out: Black Women, Wealth, and Homeownership
Expert co-authors connect the lived experiences, hopes, and dreams of low-income Black women and their perspectives on homeownership to the historical and current policies that fuel our exclusionary housing market.
Forbes: Juneteenth
Juneteenth Reminds Us What Freedom Costs, And Who Still Pays Most
“Black women understand that success is holistic. It is spiritual. It is relational. It is grounded in family, faith and the ability to live without constant financial strain. That is not a narrow definition of well-being. It is a fuller one than many of our public policies are designed to recognize.
If policymakers are serious about helping families thrive, they need to start by listening. Listen to Black women when they say financial stability creates joy. Listen when they say the safety net should not feel degrading. Listen when they say economic policy is not just about survival, but about the right to rest, to care, to hope and to enjoy life.
This Juneteenth, that is the definition of freedom we should be focused on. True liberation should mean more than endurance. It should mean a fair shot at security, rest and a life that is not perpetually one unexpected bill away from crisis.”