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Biden’s Build Back Better: A Brighter Future for Black Families?

Biden’s Build Back Better: A Brighter Future for Black Families?

Jul 28, 2021 • Kenan Insight

While the COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for many, research shows its impact was not felt equally. Black Americans experienced disproportionate health and economic ramifications, which compounded the financial, social and psychological strain many felt pre-pandemic, and have contributed to growing inter-generational wealth disparities. In today’s Kenan Insight, our experts explore whether the multi-trillion dollar “Build Back Better” plan proposed by the Biden administration holds the potential to begin closing pervasive gaps in American society.
Anti-immigrant Policies Will Hurt America’s COVID-19 Recovery

Anti-immigrant Policies Will Hurt America’s COVID-19 Recovery

Sep 16, 2020 • Kenan Insight

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has recently ramped up efforts to keep immigrants from entering the country and force out some who are already here – arguing these to be necessary measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect American jobs. However, in this Kenan Insight, we summarize why these policies risk having exactly the opposite effect, harming the future health, social well-being and economic viability of our nation.