Measuring a dynamic economy: What should data users expect from the federal statistical system? www.brookings.edu/articles/mea...

Measuring a dynamic economy: What should data users expect from the federal statistical system? | Brookings

Rekha Balu and William J. Congdon discuss the need for innovation in federal economic data to keep pace with a dynamic and changing economy.

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The racial wealth gap undermines the declaration’s promise www.brookings.edu/articles/the...

The racial wealth gap undermines the declaration's promise | Brookings

Andre Perry explains why closing America's racial wealth gap is key to fulfilling the Declaration of Independence's promise of equality.

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I recently joined a panel to dig into what is driving this contraction, what it means for students, communities, and the future of access to higher education. Take a look and let me know what you think: youtu.be/_0RPZtpzWq0?... #highered

Debt, decline, closures – Is US higher education crumbling? | This is America

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On June 30, join me at Brookings as we discuss the meaning and significance of the Declaration of Independence in light of today’s evolving political landscape. Learn more and register here: www.brookings.edu/events/what-...

What does the Declaration of Independence mean today? | Brookings

Join Brookings on June 30th for a discussion that explores the Declaration of Independence's meaning in light of today’s evolving political landscape.

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Nearly half of American families can't afford basic necessities. And the crisis spans every region of the country. Read more here: www.brookings.edu/articles/sta...

In 2024, 45.5% of U.S. households did not earn enough to make ends meet. Nearly 38 million households could make ends meet if wages increased by $10 an hour, plus an additional 10 million households if costs decreased by $500 a month. New report on #affordability: www.brookings.edu/articles/sta...

States of Affordability: A series on where and why US households struggle to make ends meet | Brookings

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apnews.com/article/pope... Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

Pope Leo XIV has made a historic apology for the role the Holy See played in legitimizing slavery. Leo’s own family history includes both enslaved people and slave owners.

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Paperback is out today! Get a copy from wherever fine books are sold.

The Black Power Scorecard paperback releases April 15 — and I couldn't be more excited. 📖 Since the hardcover dropped last year, I've learned a great deal about what power is and what it isn't. Eager to share that with you. Pre-order your copy today! bookshop.org/p/books/blac...

I’m happy to see my research in this great piece by Emily Flitter but always discouraged by these unreasoned attacks on inclusion www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

A Push to ‘Level the Playing Field’ Threatens Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses

The DBE program no longer considers gender or race as evidence of disadvantage.

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U.S. Economy Was Vulnerable Before War With Iran www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/b...

U.S. Economy Was Vulnerable Before War With Iran

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Andre M. Perry@andreperryedu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

New Report!!!: In 2023, the number of Black-owned employer businesses (those with at least one employee) operating in the United States surpassed 200,000 for the first time—marking at least six years of consecutive growth based on the latest available data. www.brookings.edu/articles/bla...

New Report!!!: In 2023, the number of Black-owned employer businesses (those with at least one employee) operating in the United States surpassed 200,000 for the first time—marking at least six years of consecutive growth based on the latest available data. www.brookings.edu/articles/bla...

Black employers are reaching new heights | Brookings

This report highlights Black-owned employer business growth across sex, cities, and industries, as well as overall trends in employer business ownership by race and ethnicity.

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From @brookings.edu's Center for Community Uplift recently released a report by Dr. @andreperryedu.bsky.social collaborated w/ @gallup.com to document the extent of interracial contact among Americans & its links to well-being: www.brookings.edu/articles/we-... #economicmobility #communitybuilding

In this episode of The Current, I discuss new research on interracial cooperation with @ibramxk.bsky.social and Cleve Wootson, Jr. of the Washington Post. What if our anti-racist, reparative policies are working? www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgFt...

Americans are not as divided by race as it seems

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Table 1. Percentage of workers exposed to any contacts of a different race, by type of contact and race of respondent www.brookings.edu/interactive/...

Table 1. Percentage of workers exposed to any contacts of a different race, by type of contact and race of respondent | Brookings

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TLDR: A new @brookings.edu report by Dr. @andreperryedu.bsky.social and his team looking at interracial interactions in America is a must read. "People are not as committed to division as their feeds may suggest; to the contrary, the evidence suggests that most people aspire to bridge divides."

We asked Americans how they felt about their interracial interactions. The answers may surprise you. | Brookings

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Please join the Brookings Center for Community Uplift on Wednesday, February 18, for a discussion about findings that are drawn from a first-of-its-kind national survey that examines how Americans live, work, and build relationships across racial lines. www.brookings.edu/events/racia...

Racial cooperation in America: Why the United States is not as divided as it may seem | Brookings

Please join the Brookings Center for Community Uplift on Wednesday, February 18, for a discussion about new research on the state of racial cooperation in America.

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Immigrant communities have helped #Minneapolis prosper. The federal crackdown threatens to undermine that. www.brookings.edu/articles/imm...

Immigrant communities have helped Minneapolis prosper. The federal crackdown threatens to undermine that. | Brookings

In the wake of this week’s killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents, Minneapolis has again become a lightning rod in the struggle for racial justice.

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The successes of #Minneapolis’ Black and immigrant communities stand as a direct rebuttal to the harmful myth that Black and immigrant communities hinder progress—they are, in fact, foundational to it, argues @andreperryedu. www.brookings.edu/articles/imm...

Immigrant communities have helped Minneapolis prosper. The federal crackdown threatens to undermine that. | Brookings

In the wake of this week’s killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents, Minneapolis has again become a lightning rod in the struggle for racial justice.

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A few thoughts on the recent release of unemployment rates across racial lines: thegrio.com/2025/12/16/b... #unemployment

Honoring Rosa Parks’ life and legacy: Black women’s roles in social movements and civic engagement www.brookings.edu/articles/hon...

Honoring Rosa Parks' life and legacy: Black women's roles in social movements and civic engagement | Brookings

Nadia Brown and Christine Slaughter highlight Rosa Parks’ activism and the overlooked leadership of Black women in justice movements.

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Children who grow up in #NewOrleans are predicted to earn 13.4% less than the national average as adults, and approximately 40% of their income is determined by parental income, Farah Khan notes. www.brookings.edu/articles/und... @nolanews.bsky.social

Understanding and enhancing economic mobility in New Orleans | Brookings

This report analyzes intergenerational economic mobility in New Orleans using data from Opportunity Insights.

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Take a minute to digest…‼️ "Across the 160 U.S. metro areas studied, at least 20% of middle-class earners cannot afford to live in that place, after adjusting for local income ranges and price variations." www.brookings.edu/articles/in-... Hannah Stephens and @andreperryedu.bsky.social

"Across the 160 U.S. metro areas studied, at least 20% of middle-class earners cannot afford to live in that place, after adjusting for local income ranges and price variations." 1/

Andre M. Perry@andreperryedu.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The share of struggling #middleclass families varies by race: 27% of white families, 39% of Black families, 41% of Asian American families, 46% of Native American families, and 50% of Latino or Hispanic families cannot afford basic necessities. Read more: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...

You were super insightful, sir. And OMG, I need to know where those dope pillows behind you came from! XO

The share of struggling #middleclass families varies by race: 27% of white families, 39% of Black families, 41% of Asian American families, 46% of Native American families, and 50% of Latino or Hispanic families cannot afford basic necessities. Read more: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...

I'm looking forward to this morning/afternoon conversation with @velshi.com

Ali Velshi@velshi.com · 8mo ago

Please join me @velshimsnow.bsky.social 10a-1p w/ @lawofruby.bsky.social @cchristian-la.bsky.social Andre Perry @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social Jason Stanley Kathleen Sebelius @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @barbmcquade.bsky.social @dahlialithwick.bsky.social @soledadobrien.bsky.social #Velshi

Latest from Hannah Stephens and @andreperryedu.bsky.social www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...

In every corner of the country, the middle class struggles with affordability | Brookings

This report also examines the state of affordability for middle-class families across racial groups, finding that affordability across the country is often further out of reach for families of color.

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The share of struggling #middleclass families varies by race: 27% of white families, 39% of Black families, 41% of Asian American families, 46% of Native American families, and 50% of Latino or Hispanic families cannot afford basic necessities. Read more: www.brookings.edu/articles/in-...