Systemic Racism

After the George Floyd protests, what next for racial justice in the US?

Demonstrators march during a protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 16, 2020.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid - RC2MAH9S8NPP

A month has passed since the killing of an unarmed African American by police led to a worldwide outrcy. Image: Reuters/Brendan McDermid

Adwoa Bagalini
Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, World Economic Forum
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 The median white family had more than 10 times the wealth of the median Black family in 2016.
The median white family had more than 10 times the wealth of the median Black family in 2016. Image: McKinsey & Company
The structural economic challenges facing Black communities in America run deep.
The structural economic challenges facing Black communities in America run deep. Image: Urban Insitute
The structural economic challenges facing Black communities in America run deep.
The structural economic challenges facing Black communities in America run deep. Image: NPR
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