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United States
Here's how immigrants have boosted the U.S. economy
A new study finds that while immigrants make up roughly 15% of workers in the United States, they are 80% more likely to become entrepreneurs.
Systemic Racism
This is how systemic racism is hampering progress around the world
Systemic racism has hampered economic and social progress since the abolition of the slave trade. Countries including the United States, France and Brazil are still struggling with issues...
Global Health
Movie star Boseman's death begs the question: why are Black Americans more likely than others to die of cancer?
The death of the Black Panther star at 43 put the disease in the spotlight: why are Black people in the US 40% more likely to die from colorectal cancer?
Systemic Racism
Our social contract is tearing at the seams. What will emerge?
Creating a new social contract will depend on untangling centuries worth of discriminatory policies. Here are some ideas about where and how we can begin.
Book Club
Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson - an extract from our September Book Club pick
Are racial divides in the US comparable to the caste system in India? Read this excerpt from the book by Pulitzer-winning Isabel Wilkerson - and join the discussion in our Book Group.
Social Innovation
Are you ready for what systemic change means?
Real change is messy, difficult and unpredictable – philanthropists and investors who want to fund it should be prepared for that.
Entrepreneurship
How local networks can help Black-owned businesses grow
Local networks and support can help Black-owned businesses grow beyond the systemic blockages in their way. Here's how to start building these ecosystems.
Systemic Racism
Structural change must be at the heart of fighting systemic racism
Black people need to start telling their own stories – because when we truly know each other, and see that all solutions hold value, we can shift whole systems.
Systemic Racism
NBA teams are boycotting playoff games in response to Jacob Blake shooting
In recent years professional basketball has become increasingly politically involved, from players wearing clothes with social justice messaging to buses with the BLM logo.
Systemic Racism
Colourism: How skin-tone bias affects racial equality at work
Studies show we're all vulnerable to an intra-racial wage gap, where the darker our skin tone, the less we earn. Here’s what you need to know.
Cities and Urbanization
Gentrification and racism in Oakland - one city's story
Systemic Racism
These 5 charts reveal the gender and diversity gaps start-ups must bridge
Diverse firms are often more innovative, but studies show only a quarter of new tech companies are actively trying to increase diversity.
Systemic Racism
3 cognitive biases perpetuating racism at work - and how to overcome them
Our brains take shortcuts when processing information to make decisions, leading to unconscious bias and systemic racism at work. Here’s what you need to know.
Systemic Racism
COVID-19 has hit Black Americans hardest. Healing this divide would lift the nation
The pandemic has highlighted the many factors – employment, health, housing – that have contributed to America's racial wealth gap.
Pakistan
Black Lives Matter – for Pakistan's Sheedi community too
The Sheedi people are South Asia's largest group of African immigrants. But they are subject to persistent racism both within the country and abroad.